The Housing Income Account (HRA) Capital Programme focuses on key enhancements.
North Lanarkshire Council has set out formidable plans to speculate £90.6 million in housing enhancements for 2025/26, offering tenants throughout the realm with “hotter, safer and extra energy-efficient houses”.
The Housing Income Account (HRA) Capital Programme focuses on key enhancements.
These embrace:
Vitality effectivity upgrades – changing outdated heating methods with fashionable, energy-efficient options that may cut back gas prices by as much as 30 per cent. Greater than 1300 photo voltaic panel installations are deliberate for 2025/26, contributing to the council’s dedication to sustainable housing and lowering tenants’ vitality payments.
Residence modernisation – a brand new programme of kitchen and loo replacements will start for houses reaching the 20-year renewal cycle, making certain properties stay fashionable and useful.
Insulation and exterior upgrades – funding in loft insulation, exterior wall insulation, window and door replacements, and triple glazing will proceed, serving to to enhance vitality effectivity and sort out gas poverty.
Fireplace security and high-rise enhancements – the set up of sprinkler methods in high-rise buildings will proceed, alongside fire-rated door replacements in low-rise flats and sheltered housing complexes.
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Group care and accessibility – enhancements to retirement housing complexes will progress, together with carry installations and accessibility enhancements to enhance the standard of life for older tenants.
Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing, defined: “This main funding will make an actual and lasting distinction to our tenants, protecting their houses safer, hotter, and extra vitality environment friendly.
“We’re dedicated to tackling gas poverty, enhancing dwelling requirements, and delivering fashionable, sustainable housing that meets the wants of our communities.
“By prioritising key areas similar to heating upgrades, insulation and hearth security, we’re making certain North Lanarkshire stays on the forefront of offering high-quality social housing.”
The programme types a part of the council’s long-term imaginative and prescient to enhance housing circumstances throughout North Lanarkshire and meet nationwide requirements, together with EESSH2 (Vitality Effectivity in Scottish Social Housing) and the upcoming Social Housing Web Zero Normal.
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