Politicians have stepped in after residents living in a Newmains street voiced concerns over structural damage to their homes.Those living in Bonds Drive have been invited to attend a meeting hosted by the area’s MSP to establish the extent of the problems.The homes are managed by Trust Housing Association (THA) who took over their running of the homes after it absorbed Wishaw and District Housing Association (WDHA) into its organisation.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 Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson told Lanarkshire Live : “We have been talking with residents after being informed of reported problems by Trust housing. “I wrote to the people affected at the start of this week and I will be regularly engaged with Trust housing over what appear to be serious concerns.“I am inviting residents to a meeting on February 14 and to take part in a survey to establish the extent of the problems.“Any Trust housing resident who has concerns should contact my office.”Other local representatives have also spoken out on the issues residents are facing.Airdrie and Shotts MP Anum Qaisar said the damage is caused by "faults in the initial construction of the homes".
She told us : "Any fix will require substantial changes to the foundations of the property. It is expected that this will cause major
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