19th November 2008

Since I was elected it has become clear to me that we, in the North Coast, have a real problem with the lack of sufficient social housing.

The new development on Moorburn Road is welcome, but it is less than 20 houses. We need more and we need a lot more.

So imagine my pleasure when, during a review of the Council’s estate, I realised that the courts behind the council housing at Lyndsay Crescent, Linn Avenue and Flatt Road might, just, be suitable for housing. There are problems with access, but these may be possible to overcome. I have asked housing to look at the sites and see if it is possible to provide a development plan for the sites.

Failing housing, I believe that the sites may be suitable for allotments, another much needed facility in the North Coast.