The redevelopment of properties at Willox Park is moving forward.

At a meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council’s Housing and Communities committee, members agreed to the rebuilding of properties on the site - the option which most tenants voted in favour of.

The agreement comes following an in-depth investigation at the properties to address issues of damp and mould.

Environmental sensors were installed in occupied properties to allow the council to monitor conditions closely.

A thorough consultation exercise was also carried out to ensure everyone had the chance to ask questions and to share their views on how they would like to progress.

Following the decision, the 36 homes within the Willox Park Sheltered Housing Complex will be designated as surplus to requirements and work will start on procurement for the delivery of the redevelopment.

Tenants will be given a personalised housing plan, and existing residents will be prioritised for the new homes at the adjacent former care home site.

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, convener of Housing and Communities, said: "I want to thank the tenants of Willox Park and the council’s housing officers who have worked so hard to make sure the views of tenants and their family members have been properly listened to in making this decision.

“We remain committed to providing tenants with a high standard of homes and I look forward to seeing this programme make progress.”

Councillor Hazel Sorrell, vice-convener of Housing and Communities, added: "The council is determined to deliver for our tenants and I am pleased to see this proposal being approved."

The project will be funded from the Affordable Housing Supply Programme future new build element of the Housing Capital Investment Programme.

The committee will be given regular updates on the redevelopment's progress at Willox Park.