The 12 new homes within the Cloverhill development, on the site of the former Mount Ellen Golf Course, comprise a mix of 4 x 1-bedroom cottage flats and 8 x 3-bedroom terraced houses. They form part of our new supply programme which aims to deliver 5,000 new homes across North Lanarkshire by 2035.

These new homes were purchased directly from developer Bellway as part of an agreement to meet the North Lanarkshire Council’s Affordable Housing Policy, which has seen almost 200 new homes delivered for council tenants since its inception. Off-the-shelf purchases complement our traditional design and build projects and support our ambitious delivery targets.

Attending the handover event was housing convener, Councillor Michael McPake, who was joined by representatives from Bellway Homes, housing officers and new tenant, Maureen McVay.

Housing convener, Councillor Michael McPake, said: “It’s great to see tenants enjoying their new homes and it’s always pleasing to mark the completion of another successful housing project.

“Working with housing developers and buying new ‘off-the-shelf’ properties is just one of the ways we provide modern, affordable homes for our tenants. From the outset, we discuss the specification of our new homes ensuring they are built to include our accessibility and sustainability standards. This project is an excellent example of how we’re successfully delivering new, high quality homes, in partnership with developers, making a real difference to the lives of our tenants, our communities and the local economy.”

The 12 new homes at Jigger Grove mark the second phase of homes purchased from Bellway within Gartcosh, following the purchase of 16 homes at Levern Way in 2019.

Pauline Coates, sales director, Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West), said: “Jigger Grove is a fantastic example of how a successful collaboration can transform a vision into a desirable new community. It offers tenants attractive energy efficient homes in a lovely setting and I hope they will be very happy in their new surroundings.”

The project cost £1.8m which included Scottish Government Grant Support of £1.17m.