Family see ‘huge difference’ in move to new Council home

Published 03 March 2026

A mum-of-two has told of the ‘huge difference’ moving to a new Council home in Clydebank has made to her family.

Sania Ishtiaq recently moved to the property in Hardgate with her husband Amirmehmood, her five-year old son Huzaifamehmood and her seven-month old daughter Hadiyaamir.

It is one of two modular homes completed earlier this year at Gilmour Avenue as part of the Council’s ambitious house-building programme.

Huzaifamehmood is non-verbal autistic and is enjoying having more space, a secure garden and stairs.

Sania said: “We had been staying in a ground floor flat but we had outgrown that property. We have got much more space here.

“We’ve got an open plan kitchen, living and dining area. We’ve also got a secure garden.

“My son is quite happy just going up and down the stairs! It’s in a nice quiet area. It’s made a huge difference to us.”

The 535-square metre plot was developed into two semi-detached three-bedroom homes with off-street car parking.

They are of modular construction, a fast and efficient development method which will also reduce the environmental impact.

The gap site was previously the location of timber garages on concrete bases however these had been demolished a number of years ago.

Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, said: “I am delighted for Sania and her family that they have been able to move into this property which better suits their needs. It is great to hear about the difference this has made.

“This development shows a real commitment from West Dunbartonshire Council to utilise small pockets of land which otherwise serve no purpose in order to meet demand for housing.”

Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Hazel Sorrell, said: “It is always heartening to hear about families thriving in homes which are appropriate to their needs. I am glad that Sania and her family are settling in well in their new surroundings.”