Plans for housing development in Hamilton welcomed by Labour MSP and councillor

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Plans for a new housing development in Hamilton have been welcomed by Labour MSP Monica Lennon and Councillor Gavin Keatt.Miller Homes has unveiled a blueprint for 58 homes off Meikle Earnock Road.

The residential site is part of the Hamilton Community Growth Area and will introduce four and five bedroom dwellings subject to planning approval.Attending a public consultation event at Hamilton South Parish Church, Lennon and Keatt quizzed the developer on a range of technical and environmental issues, including surface water and roads.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The consultation event was informative, and I was pleased to attend with Councillor Gavin Keatt to ask questions on issues that matter to our constituents.”“Ensuring local voices are heard and considered is key to making new developments work for our communities.”Councillor Gavin Keatt added: “It was thoroughly enjoyable to meet with representatives from Miller Homes to discuss