The Abronhill team and committee members Iain and Craig welcomed Lorraine and Rosemary to their new homes.

The development, which was built by Wilson Developments and developed by Clyde Valley Housing Association, was financed with a grant from the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Programme and private finance from the Bank of Scotland.

The homes are the first new homes to be built in Abronhill for over 10 years and increase the Association’s stock to 258. The development of 36 units comprises a mix of 2 and 3 bedroom flats and cottage flats, and includes 2 wheelchair standard homes.

Rosemary, who previously lived in a private tenancy, is delighted with her new flat and said: “For me having security of tenure offers me piece of mind and lifts the threat of homelessness.”

Her new neighbour, Lorraine, was previously overcrowded living with family and had been living on a sofa for over two years. She added: “The new place means space and independence and I’am dying to be able to sleep my own bed.”