GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL has approved a new housing plan for the Govanhill area, earmarking £6.4 million to build 350 homes.
The plan is part of a wider strategy to improve housing conditions in the area which will also include expansion of the “enhanced enforcement area”, giving housing officers additional powers to tackle poor landlords in 18 tenement blocks.
In addition, a further 350 homes will be brought into the ownership of Govanhill Housing Association.
The council said it will engage with residents to ensure the community is fully involved in development plans.
Council spokesman George Redmond said it is a bold statement of intent for the deprived neighbourhood.
“This is an impressive document and points to the way ahead in Govanhill,” he said.
“Significant sums are being invested in Govanhill and it is great news that part of that money will go towards new housing.
“The council has been working exceptionally hard to turn things around in Govanhill and we are starting to see real progress being made.”
“We are keen to work with all property owners in Govanhill so the area can fulfil its obvious potential. Where owners refuse to get on board with our plans, we will use our powers of compulsory purchase against them.
“No-one should be in any doubt about our long-term commitment to Govanhill.”
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