New Lowther home in Pollokshaws for cancer survivor tot

The Clark family recently moved to a modern, accessible flat at the redeveloped Shawbridge Arcade in Glasgow’s south side.

The family’s flat is one of 75 Mid-Market Rent (MMR) homes built for Lowther, part of Wheatley Group.

For William, 49, and wife Linsey Clark, 44, the difference their new two-bedroom home has made to their lives has been life-changing.

Their daughter Mirren, four, bravely fought cancer last year – a battle made even harder by the family’s previous privately-rented flat, three storeys up, with no lift.

“When Mirren was ill, it was difficult getting her up and down the stairs for hospital appointments,” William explained.

“Where we are now, there’s a lift which makes a huge difference. Getting this flat has made a huge difference to us.

“It’s a fresh start for us and we can’t believe we are here. It’s really lowered our stress levels. We keep thinking, ‘when is the bubble going to burst?’”

Completion of the £17.1 million development, built by CCG (Scotland), was only due to be completed at the end of March 2026, but tenants have been able to move in three months early.

The development is the latest in the wider regeneration of Pollokshaws, one of Glasgow’s eight designated Transformational Regeneration Areas (TRAs) which are currently undergoing redevelopment by Transforming Communities: Glasgow (TC:G), a partnership between Wheatley Group, Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government.

Mirren’s illness, and the difficulties they faced, prompted the family to look for a home better suited to their needs.

After approaching their local MP, Gordon McKee, they got in touch with Wheatley and successfully applied for the flat.

“We are so thankful to Wheatley and to Gordon for this. We really felt supported throughout and Wheatley couldn’t do enough for us.”

A mixture of high-quality one and two-bedroom apartments, the flats are energy efficient and have solar panels.

The development also has a sustainable urban drainage system in the back court in the form of an attenuation tank, which is a type of storm water management system, and rain gardens, which help run water off hard surfaces after downpours.

James Ward, Managing Director of Lowther said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to see the family settling into their new home, and ahead of schedule.

“The development is a great example of what can be achieved through partnership working and a shared commitment to improving lives.

“It’s heartening to hear how much of a difference this move has made to the Clark family and Mirren, especially after everything they’ve been through.

“At Lowther, we’re proud to provide high-quality, energy-efficient homes that offer comfort, accessibility and a fresh start.”

Gordon McKee, MP, said: “I’m so glad that William got in touch with me and I was able to help get him, Linsey and Mirren the new home they deserve, alongside Lowther.

“I’m sure that this fantastic new development will offer them, and many other families, the security they need for many years to come.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Housing and Development at Glasgow City Council and Chair of Transforming Communities Glasgow, added: “There is no doubt that a new home can transform the quality of life for people – and this is a tremendous example of that.   These fantastic new flats meet the needs of a range of tenants and are a key part of the regeneration of Pollokshaws.

“We were very pleased to work with our project partners to help deliver these homes and delighted to see families such as this moving in earlier than expected.”

Apart from bringing much-needed mid-market homes to the area, the development has also created four employment opportunities and two trade apprenticeships with developer CCG (Scotland). It also supported up to 13 work placements for students and unemployed individuals throughout the construction period.