North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed plans to purchase 2 Laurel Drive in Craigneuk in an effort to revitalise the deteriorating property.
A North Lanarkshire councillor has announced the local authority's decision to purchase an abandoned property for renovation.
The council has confirmed plans to purchase 2 Laurel Drive in Craigneuk in an effort to revitalise the deteriorating property. The abandoned property has long been an eyesore to the community. The building has been left to decay over the years, with broken windows, overgrown vegetation, and structural damage causing concern for those in the surrounding area.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.In an effort to restore the property back into a home, North Lanarkshire Council will invest in a complete renovation, including structural repairs and modern upgrades.
Craigneuk councillor, and North Lanarkshire Provost, Kenneth Duffy said: "I am delighted to share the news with local residents, this complicated case was mentioned to me time and time again and it will make such a difference to the look of the area and allowing a family to live within a new home." And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
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