Despite the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have continued to make good progress with the Home+ programme which is supported by funding from the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Over the course of the last year, we have delivered a total of 415 new council homes across 11 housing developments that are highly energy efficient and suitable for varying needs..

An update on the developments that have completed as well as those currently underway across the South Lanarkshire area is detailed below.

East Kilbride

There are two developments in East Kilbride. The first is in Jackton which comprises 24 amenity flats and completed in March 2022. This development is part of the wider new Community Growth Area, which is offering around 2,000 private and affordable homes.

The Benthall Farm development will comprise 67 homes, made up of cottage flats, terraced and detached family homes. So far 28 homes have been completed, with the remaining 39 properties scheduled for completion by early August 2022.

New tenant, Dana Hardie and her baby, Max, who are featured on the front cover, moved into their first home in May. Dana is delighted with her new home and said “Max has just turned one and I am sure he will have many happy memories growing up here, making new friends and enjoying everything the area has to offer.”

Biggar

The Edinburgh Road development in Biggar was completed in February 2022. This development comprises 24 semi-detached family homes and bungalow conversions which are within walking distance of all local amenities. The design and materials used in the construction are in keeping with the surrounding area.

Carluke

In December 2021, 14 new homes were completed at the former Roadmeetings Hospital site in Carluke, comprising semi-detached and terraced family homes as well as cottage flats. In addition, a further 20 new homes were also completed on the site of the former Law Primary School in September 2021 (pictured below) including semi-detached/terraced family homes and cottage flats.

Cambuslang

The landmark housing-led regeneration of Whitlawburn has seen the completion of 160 new homes, with a further phase of 70 new homes being constructed in partnership with West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative.

In addition, the Gilbertfield Road development completed in October 2021 with 57 new homes and Auld Kirk Road completed in January 2022 with 48 homes providing a range of accommodation options including cottage flats, terraced homes and semi-detached bungalows.

Hamilton/Blantyre/Larkhall

In Hamilton, the Highstonehall Road development of 48 units completed in February 2022. The St Joseph’s development in Blantyre is also nearing completion with the first tenants having moved into their terraced houses and technology enabled bungalows. Full completion of this site is expected by June 2022.

Drumgray Avenue, Uddingston saw the completion of 20 new homes consisting of one and two bedroom cottage flats in December 2021. The Glengonnar development in Larkhall completed in March 2022 adding a further 20 new two and three bedroom detached and semi-detached homes, and one bedroom cottage flats to the area.

Construction is also ongoing at Avon Road, Larkhall (the former Craigbank Primary School site) where 38 new homes will be completed by Spring 2023.

We are committed to continuing to work with developers to deliver affordable homes across South Lanarkshire and will keep you up to date on the progress we make in future editions.