North Lanarkshire Council has agreed to purchase 75 affordable homes as part of the first phase of a major new housing development at Mid Forest, Cumbernauld.

The decision, approved by the council's Finance and Resources Committee, forms part of the South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area, which is earmarked in the Local Plan for 2,000 new homes across two sites at Mid Forest and Palacerigg.

The Mid Forest development, led by Bellway, will deliver 300 homes in its initial phase, with the council acquiring 75 "off the shelf" properties for social rent. The move supports North Lanarkshire’s Affordable Housing Policy, which requires developers to provide either homes or financial contributions in areas of high housing demand.

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The council's new properties will include a mix of cottage flats, terraced houses, and semi-detached homes, designed to provide modern housing options for a wide range of residents.

Councillor Barry McCulloch, Vice-Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee, said: "This is great news for Cumbernauld and another step forward in our commitment to providing more affordable, modern, and energy-efficient homes for local people. These new council properties will make a real difference to families who need them most and will sit alongside private housing to create a balanced and sustainable community.

"Approving this purchase demonstrates our determination to tackle housing need across North Lanarkshire while investing in long-term regeneration that benefits residents now and for generations to come."

Construction is already underway, with the 75 affordable homes expected to be completed and ready for tenants by May 2028.