East Dunbartonshire

East Dunbartonshire Council’s plans for a new housing development in Kirkintilloch have taken a step forward with unanimous approval from the planning board.

Families in Kirkintilloch are beginning a new chapter after moving into 22 new affordable homes delivered by Caledonia Housing Association.

Significant external funding has been secured to breathe new life into Bishopbriggs town centre and unlock economic opportunities for the area.

Major plans to improve transport links, unlock investment, support employment and create a new-look Bishopbriggs town centre are moving forward.

Planning permission has been granted for Nova Homes’ proposed residential development at Crofthead, Bishopbriggs, situated to the west of Kirkintilloch Road.

McTaggart Construction has completed a 41-unit affordable housing development at Fauldhead, near Kirkintilloch High School.

Transformative improvement works are poised to start to improve the safety and aesthetic appeal of Lennoxtown Main Street in East Dunbartonshire. Council officers successfully applied to Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Infrastructure Fund and received an award of £1.02 million towards

Planning permission has been granted for a new road that aims to cut congestion and boost business in Bishopbriggs.

The refurbishment of Milngavie Primary School is progressing well now that pupils and staff have been decanted, leaving an empty building for contractors to work on.

East Dunbartonshire Council leader Gordan Low joined excited Balmuildy Primary School pupils, officers and partners in cutting the first sod to commence construction work on a new £31.5m Balmuildy Primary School and Early Years Centre in Bishopbriggs. 

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Planning Board has given the green light for new affordable homes to be built in Bearsden. The board approved planning consent for the construction of 32 new homes at land at Nithsdale Crescent at its meeting last month.

Residents, community groups, landowners, businesses and organisations are being invited to help guide how land in East Dunbartonshire is used.

McLaughlin & Harvey has completed the £2.3 million refurbishment of Bearsden Primary School.

Plans to build new affordable housing in Twechar have taken a major step forward, with construction due to begin this August. East Dunbartonshire Council will create 15 energy-efficient homes on derelict land next to the Forth and Clyde Canal, at the northern entrance to the village.

Morgan Sindall has been appointed as the main contractor on the £31.5 million rebuild of Balmuildy Primary School in Bishopbriggs. Councillors in East Dunbartonshire have given the green light for officers to tie up contracts that will see early site works begin over the school summer holidays