MSP visits Lanarkshire housing development to learn importance of new energy-efficient homes

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Coatbridge's MSP visited a Lanarkshire housing development to discover the benefits of the new energy-efficient homes being built.Fulton MacGregor enjoyed a tour of Persimmon’s Royale Meadow in Muirhead, where he also discussed the company’s commitment to investment across North Lanarkshire.Royale Meadow is now in the second phase of development, which will see 292 energy-efficient new homes constructed.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The development will have 44 of the homes transferred to the Housing Association, Sanctuary Scotland and the site includes a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom properties, which have been specifically designed to meet the needs of the local housing market.The second phase of Royale Meadow will include over £1.2 million worth of investment within the area, which includes £140,000 of new playpark equipment for new and existing residents as well as £200,000 towards road improvements.Mr MacGregor was given a tour of the development and met with the local Persimmon team to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the housing sector.The MSP told Lanarkshire Live: “It’s great to see the constituency benefit from more high-quality housing from Persimmon - especially as some of these houses will be much-needed social housing.“I’ve seen with previous developments