Communities across North Lanarkshire continue to benefit from a major regeneration programme focused on delivering modern, energy-efficient homes and creating safer, more sustainable neighbourhoods for the future.

As part of its wider Transforming Places programme, North Lanarkshire Council is making strong progress through its long-term tower regeneration strategy, which aims to replace all 48 high-rise tower blocks across the area over the next 25 years.

Significant progress has already been made during the first phase of the programme, with more than 1,550 properties vacated to allow demolition and redevelopment works to move forward at key sites. Work continues at Dunbeth Court, while regeneration efforts are also progressing at the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen tower sites in Motherwell.

In Coatbridge, demolition of Jackson Court has been completed and foundation works are nearing completion ahead of future redevelopment. Demolition at Allershaw Tower is also ongoing, with the site expected to be cleared later this year.

Alongside redevelopment works, the council continues to invest in improving safety within existing tower blocks through sprinkler installations, enhanced fire safety measures and lift replacement programmes. Sprinkler systems have now been installed in 13 towers, with further upgrades planned over the next five years.

Housing Convener Michael McPake said the programme is about more than replacing outdated buildings, highlighting its role in creating better neighbourhoods, supporting regeneration and ensuring homes across North Lanarkshire are fit for the future.