North Lanarkshire Council's tower regeneration programme is continuing to reshape communities, with strong progress on demolitions, fire protection and preparations for future housing developments.

The long-term plan forms part of the council's wider Transforming Places programme and will see all 48 high-rise blocks replaced over 25 years with modern, energy-efficient homes designed to better meet residents' needs.

Major milestones have already been passed. More than 1,550 properties in Phase 1 have now been emptied, several high- and low-rise blocks have been taken down, and work is moving ahead at priority locations including Dunbeth Court in Coatbridge and the former Coursington, Allen and Draffen tower sites in Motherwell.

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Jackson Court in Coatbridge has been demolished, with foundation works close to completion before the site is handed over for redevelopment. In Wishaw, the demolition of Allershaw Tower is ongoing, with the site expected to be cleared later this year.

Alongside the demolition programme, significant investment is being directed to existing towers through retrofitted sprinklers, wider fire safety improvements and lift replacements. So far, sprinklers have been installed in 13 towers, with further installations planned over the next five years.

Councillor Michael McPake, Convener of Housing, said: "Our programme is creating opportunities for long-term regeneration, freeing up land for future housing developments and helping reshape communities for generations to come.

"It's about more than demolishing buildings. We're creating better neighbourhoods, improving safety, supporting regeneration and making sure our housing stock is fit for the future. Residents are already seeing the difference in areas where new homes have been built, and there's much more still to come."

Residents are being kept informed throughout the programme, with ongoing communication and engagement as projects progress.