Our Local Areas - North Lanarkshire

We have more than 2,000 general needs homes in Cumbernauld.

Our local office can be found below:

• Sanctuary Scotland, 77-78 Burns Road, Cumbernauld G67 2DQ
• 01236 852133
• Cumbernauld@sanctuary-scotland.co.uk

Rent a home

For homes in North Lanarkshire:

• Visit the Common Housing Register | North Lanarkshire Council website to download an application form; or
• Email contactus@sanctuary-housing.co.uk and ask for an application form for the North Lanarkshire common housing register; or
• Phone 0800 131 3348 and ask for an application form for the North Lanarkshire common housing register

Swap your home

Mutual exchange is often the best way to obtain the house you want in your chosen area. Existing tenants may be able to exchange with another public sector tenant in certain areas.

To find someone to swap homes with:

Register with Home Swapper (new window). The free HomeSwapper service helps you arrange a mutual exchange with thousands of tenants across Scotland.

Council Tax and Benefits

• Pay your Council Tax
• View your Council Tax band
• Apply for a Council Tax discount, exemption or Housing Benefit

Rubbish and Recycling

North Lanarkshire Council runs a bulk refuse collection service for household items too big for your bin.

Things too bulky or awkward for normal collection can also be taken to your nearest public refuse site.

Social Care and Health

Welfare Rights advice

Contact your local Sanctuary office or call 0800 131 3348 to speak to your Welfare Rights Officer for benefit related advice, including making a claim or disputing a decision.

Or visit the Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) website, which lists details of your nearest CAS office.