Community benefits for North Lanarkshire Council’s new build housing programme

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It’s been the most successful year yet for North Lanarkshire Council’s new build housing programme with 335 new, affordable homes delivered.Over the past year, targeted recruitment and employment has seen 10 new entrants from priority groups start work within the local authority.Community benefits are linked to contracts awarded to housing developers and help boost employment and skills opportunities for local people, support community initiatives and bring economic benefits to areas such as opportunities for local businesses and local supply chains.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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