The block of flats in Winchburgh will add to its stock of social housing
West Lothian Council is to buy a new block of flats in the rapidly-expanding village of Winchburgh to add to its stock of social housing.The new block will be available to let by the summer next year and provide the council with 16 two-bedroom flats.
In a report to the executive, Marjory Mackie, housing strategy and development manager, said: “While developing the options for use of the additional Affordable Housing Supply Programme funding, an opportunity was identified to purchase one full block of flats containing 16 new-build two-bedroom flats at Winchburgh Grange, Winchburgh, which will be complete by summer 2025.
“Whilst these units will not be completed by 31 March, 2025, which is a requirement of the additional 2024/25 funding from Scottish Government, the development is already under construction and all 16 units would be complete by summer 2025, therefore it is proposed that the available £3.3 million capital budget is utilised to purchase these units.”
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