Plans to regenerate Millcroft Road in Cumbernauld are progressing as North Lanarkshire Council works to acquire and demolish poor-quality flats.

Scottish Government ministers confirmed a compulsory purchase order for 169 flats in blocks C, D and E in January 2025. Owners have since accepted 128 offers to buy properties, while the number of occupied properties fell from 99 in August 2025 to 40 in November 2026.

A dedicated project team is working with residents, landlords and local housing providers to help people find new homes. The council has also appointed a temporary liaison officer to increase direct contact with residents.

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The vesting date, when the council will take legal ownership of any remaining properties through compulsory purchase, has been set for 31 March 2027.

Housing Convener Councillor Michael McPake said: "This is an important regeneration project for Carbrain, and we are making steady progress towards delivering the new, high quality housing the community need.

"We recognise the impact this process has on people currently living at Millcroft Road, and our priority is to work closely with them to provide support and help them move to suitable homes.

"Once the properties have been acquired and all properties vacated, we can move towards demolition and the next stage of the project, which will deliver 72 modern, energy-efficient homes for social rent."

Demolition is scheduled to begin in 2028, with the new homes expected to be completed in 2032.