Timescales and updates
We are keeping residents updated by letters, meetings, emails and events - look out for correspondence in the post. Specialist officers are also available onsite to provide support and advice Mondays - Wednesdays, 10am - 3pm at our South West Office - appointment is needed (please note the drop ins were previously held at Westfield Court but since 3 March 2026 have moved to our South West Office). We will also keep these webpages up to date with the latest information.
It is important to note that no decisions have been made about the future of Westfield Court. We want to make sure that all owners are included in the decision-making process as we move forward.
21 May 2026
On 18 May 2026 we received notification from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) regarding their initial assessment of Westfield Court, which they believe is of special architectural and historic interest and may meet the criteria for being awarded listed status. HES is yet to make a final decision and intend to publish a report before beginning a consultation in the next 4 – 6 weeks.
The Council’s position is that the costs for essential repairs are currently unaffordable and, officers believe that if listed status is awarded, these costs are likely to increase further. This is likely to impact on our ability to carry out essential repairs or invest in the building and unfortunately, this means that we must reluctantly pause both the report to Finance & Resources Committee on 23 June 2026 and the purchase of properties until HES come to a decision.
Spring and summer 2026
- continued engagement with owners and residents
- specialist officers available to provide advice and support, Mondays - Wednesdays, 10am - 3pm, Westside Plaza
- Report to Housing, Homelessness and Fairwork Committee on 1 June outlining a wider range of options which may include, if feasible, phased works, reconsideration of the full scope of the 2025 Building Condition Survey, more detailed cost estimates for a long-term maintenance plan, potential grant funding sources, details of a possible demolition strategy, and alternative approaches such as a phased Council divestment.
Autumn and winter 2025/2026
- Engagement with all residents to make sure they are aware of the condition of the building
- Meetings with owners to discuss next steps and actions arising from the building condition survey report.
- Specialist officers on site to offer advice and support, Mondays - Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
- Report to Housing, Homelessness and Fairwork Committee on 2 December with recommendations for future options for the building
- Report to Housing, Homelessness and Fairwork Committee on 12 May which will outline a wider range of options which may include, if feasible, phased works, reconsideration of the full scope of the 2025 Building Condition Survey, more detailed cost estimates for a long-term maintenance plan, potential grant funding sources, details of a possible demolition strategy, and alternative approaches such as a phased Council divestment.
June /July 2025
- Final copy of the building condition report, with recommendations and high-level cost estimates, received by the Council and shared with owners and residents.
- Engagement sessions with all residents to answer any questions about the report.
- Work began on communal areas to improve fire safety across the block. Works due to complete mid-October, however this is subject to change.
2024 - 2025
- Detailed surveys for the block carried out.
- Expert consultants prepared detailed building condition survey report.