Hillhead Housing Association has appointed Catherine McKiernan as its new director following a unanimous decision by the recruitment panel. The appointment follows the retirement of the previous director, Stephen Macintyre, and was made after a comprehensive recruitment process that highlighted the
The view over Glasgow towards the Campsie Fells. Picture: Colin Mearns A planning application has been lodged with East Dunbartonshire Council to construct a new community of 256 homes at Fauldhead, near Bishopbriggs. The proposals from Cala Homes include 67 affordable homes and a diverse range of house types. These range from compact terraced homes suitable for later living, to larger semi-detached and detached villas for growing families, with views of the Campsie Fells to the north of Glasgow. Cala said significant effort has been placed on incorporating green space at the site, which is close to the Luggie Water burn. Many of the existing landscape features including trees and a natural pond will be retained to support the site’s wildlife, with a new wetland is also being created.