East Dunbartonshire

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

East Dunbartonshire Council has published details of its plans for affordable housing units to be built at a site near Torrance Main Street. A planning application shows that the council intends to construct two three-storey buildings, providing a total of 12 new flats for rental to tenants.

Muir Timber Systems has secured a new contract with construction specialist SIM Building Group to support the delivery of 22 new affordable homes at Whitehill Court in Kirkintilloch.

A new hub for adventure, learning and community activities in East Dunbartonshire has taken a major step forward. Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre has been created on a previously derelict site beside the Forth and Clyde Canal. When it is up and running, it will be a base for canoeing, kayaking, padd

Plans for the refurbishment of Campsie Memorial Hall in Lennoxtown took a significant step forward this week as the partners involved in the £2.279 million project achieved financial close. 

Architect Holmes Miller was awarded two industry accolades at the 2025 Civic Trust Awards, receiving the prestigious Selwyn Goldsmith Award for Universal Design, and a Highly Commended award.

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Housing Revenue and Capital Budget was agreed at last week's Council Budget meeting.

Savills has been appointed to bring a prestigious strategic land portfolio to the market totalling 80.37 hectares across Bearsden, Lenzie, and Milngavie. Comprising three prime land sites, each presents an opportunity for significant future residential development subject to planning consents.

Residents, community groups and businesses are being offered the chance to access the latest information on a road that aims to cut congestion and boost business in Bishopbriggs.

Pioneering work at the Allander Leisure Centre has secured another top accolade.

David Wilson Homes has dedicated a special memorial in Bishopbriggs to honour victims of the Second World War. The housebuilder constructed the memorial at its Boclair Mews development which was built on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School. Its predecessor, Bishopbriggs Higher Grade Scho

East Dunbartonshire Council is carrying out the first of two pre-application public consultations for the Westerhill Development Road, previously referred to as Phase 5 of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road, proposed for land to the north of Westerhill Road, Bishopbriggs.

Consultations are taking place on planning issues including the historic environment, housing and developer contributions for schools in East Dunbartonshire. 

Holmes Miller has made the shortlist of the AJ Architecture Awards 2024 – one of the most prestigious awards in the UK, celebrating design excellence.