Councillors are being asked to approve a £275,000 purchase of Netherton House, located near Anniesland. Council officials have described the property as a rare opportunity to meet growing demand for specialist housing.

The building would be used to support young people aged 18 and over who are transitioning from children’s services to adult care, particularly those with autism, complex needs, and behaviours that can be challenging to manage.

According to a council report, a shortage of suitable housing and other service pressures have led to delays in finding appropriate accommodation for some individuals. In certain cases, people have had to be placed outside the Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) area.

The council believes acquiring Netherton House would reduce reliance on costly external placements, including those located outside the local authority area, The Herald reports. 

The property, which is owned by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, previously operated as a long-stay unit for adults with learning disabilities. Officials say its former use means only minimal adaptation work is likely to be required. The proposal will be discussed by Glasgow’s contracts and property committee at a meeting on Thursday.

Netherton House has been identified as a suitable location for a new assessment and resettlement service designed to support young adults during their transition into adult services.