With plans to deliver almost 3,000 new affordable homes over the next five years, the SHIP identifies affordable housing investment priorities that support the Local Housing Strategy objectives which include: delivering a range of housing to support varied needs across the area, ensuring homes are accessible, are environmentally friendly and helping to regenerate communities and town centres.

The council said its plans for new homes will help meet local housing need across North Lanarkshire and will be delivered by the council and registered social landlords supported by funding from the Scottish Government.

The SHIP forms the basis of the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme which is administered by the Scottish Government and provides grant funding for the council’s and housing associations’ new supply programmes. The current grant level for council new build projects is £59,000 per unit.

Councillor Heather Brannan-McVey, convener of the housing and regeneration committee, said: “We prepare our five-year SHIP plan and submit this to the Scottish Government each year. It details ambitious and exciting plans for delivering new homes across North Lanarkshire.

“By providing a mix of quality housing we’re supporting a wide range of people and helping to reduce inequalities by delivering housing that is energy efficient, affordable and suited for varying needs.

“Over 700 new priorities and homes have been approved and added to our plan. We’re committed to supporting our residents, communities, town centres and local economy and strive to make North Lanarkshire the place to live.”