Housing association marks half century of providing services by throwing a party at Lanarkshire development

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A housing association threw a party in Lanarkshire as this year marks 50 years of it providing homes.Trust Housing is celebrating half a century of its services in local communities and is holding a number of special events to mark the milestone.Tenants and staff enjoyed a celebratory lunch, birthday cake and an afternoon of friendship and chat when they got together at Mission Place in Motherwell.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region Mission Place, Motherwell, was the location for a special celebration event organised by Trust Housing to mark its 50th year providing housing and services across local communities.Established in 1973 and born out of a philanthropic movement, Trust has over 3,600 homes across the length and breadth of Scotland, with Mission Place, in Motherwell, opening in 2006.Trust is one of Scotland’s largest housing, care and support providers for older people and is rooted in the communities it serves, with one of its main offices situated in Wishaw.North Lanarkshire Provost, Councillor Kenneth Duffy, attended the event together with Councillor Michael McPake, Housing Convener.Provost Duffy said: “It’s always a pleasure to be welcomed to celebratory events like this one and be part of what is a very special anniversary for Trust.

From speaking to residents and staff it’s clear to see the positive difference Trust is making to the lives of the people who live here in Mission Place and in the local community.“We continue to work in partnership with Trust and wish them every success for their future and the delivery of homes and care across North Lanarkshire.”Trust’s growth included a partnership with Wishaw and District