Over 700 new homes are set to be built in Glasgow.

The council has approved plans to dispose of 16 sites across the city for new social housing, with construction activity expected to generate £60 million of economic activity.

The selected regions are; Baillieston, Barlanark, Bridgeton, Castlemilk, Cranhill, Drumchapel, Easterhouse, Kelvinbridge, Milton, Partick, Pollokshaws, Royston, Shettleston, and Springburn.

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Negotiations are now to begin with housing associations in terms of the disposal of these unoccupied sites, some of which are cleared and some which still contain buildings to be demolished.

Council Leader Frank McAveety said: "This is fantastic news for the city, providing social housing in communities all across Glasgow as these sites are developed.

"The council's decision will help to deliver the new homes that we need as our population increases and changes, and also make a £60million boost to Glasgow's economy. This work will create new jobs in the construction industry for local people."

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