Three housing blocks in Clydebank are to be demolished to make way for new homes after the majority of tenants voted to be re-homed.
The 78 properties within Brunswick, Montreal and Quebec Houses have been designated “subject to requirement” following a housing and communities committee meeting this week.
Officers at West Dunbartonshire Council spoke to residents and 64% said they would like to be re-housed, the buildings demolished and for a new housing development to be created in its place.
It is not yet been determined where the tenants will be rehomed but the council will take into account the opinions expressed in the consultation and a further report highlighting the views of the wider community will be brought before the committee at a later date.
The report will outline an appropriate timeline for the work to be completed.
Labour councillor John Mooney said: “I very much welcome this report and I am glad to see that the recommendations are that we respect the tenants majority wish to demolish these blocks and rehouse them.
“It certainly is an opportunity to move forward here. I know it’s a bit early to say but when we are talking about the future use of land, could we be talking about social housing developed either by the council or by partner housing associations?
“It was just to get an idea of the future use for social housing.”
Peter Barry, chief officer of housing and employability, said it would be his preference to lead a programme of council built homes.
Mr Barry said: “It may be that we look at who can develop and deliver the best value for money and best product.
“The use of the land is important because we are not just building homes, we are building communities and places to live so we want to make sure the style and use of greenspace inform the development.
“The future use of the land is not just about the houses but the sense of community overall.”
