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

As part of the wider Transforming Places programme, North Lanarkshire Council is making continued progress with 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 milestones have already been reached 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. Progress continues at Dunbeth Court, while regeneration work is also advancing at the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen tower sites in Motherwell.

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

Alongside redevelopment projects, 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Housing Convener Michael McPake said the programme is about more than replacing outdated buildings, highlighting its wider role in supporting regeneration, strengthening communities and ensuring homes across North Lanarkshire remain fit for the future.