DUMBARTON residents have been given the chance to have their say on the future of housing in the area.

They will be able to submit comments and ideas on the council’s new five-year Local Housing Strategy – which is currently being developed.

The strategy – due to be submitted to the Scottish Government in November – sets out plans for housing investment, housing need and homelessness across West Dunbartonshire and is refreshed every two years.

Councillor David McBride, convener of the council’s housing and communities committee, said: “We are committed to improving local housing and are making excellent progress, with new build development completed in Haldane, Dumbarton and Clydebank, more than 800 new homes set for Queens Quay and 9,400 of our homes meeting the Scottish Housing Quality Standard last year.

"I hope as many people as possible will have their say on housing in West Dunbartonshire.”

Councillor Lawrence O’Neill, depute convener, added: “It is important that our investment plan and strategy reflects the needs of our communities, and for that reason we want to hear from as many residents as possible before these documents are finalised. I would urge anyone to get in touch and share their views.”

To view the draft Local Housing Strategy for 2017-2022 and submit your comments visit west-dunbarton.gov.uk/council/strategies-plans-and-policies/housing/local-housing-strategy, call 01389 737366 or email Jamie.dockery@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.