Around 750 new homes are to be delivered in North Lanarkshire.

Plans for five housing developments have been approved by Councillors in the last month;

• 100 houses in Eastfield, Harthill

• 62 houses off Gartferry Road in Moodiesburn

• 122 new homes at Smithstone, Cumbernauld

• up to 350 homes at Shotts and;

• 111 homes at Meadowhead Road in Craigneuk.

With a number of businesses such as ENGIE and Virgin Media recently announcing plans to relocate to the region or expand their current operations, Cllr Harry Curran said there is a "clear demand" for more housing across North Lanarkshire "as people want to live and work here".

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"We have good schools, a thriving economy, good access to the transport network and plenty of parks and leisure facilities, all of which make North Lanarkshire a popular location," he said.

"These latest housing developments, bringing another 750 new homes to the areas, are an indication of the positive housing market here. We are seeing businesses locating here, creating new jobs which further increases demand for good quality housing - all of which is good news for residents and the economy."

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