North Lanarkshire Council has approved a £531.5m housing investment plan to improve council homes over the next five years.
The five-year Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Investment Plan will run from 2026/27 to 2030/31, with £87.9m allocated in the first year alone.
The programme will deliver improvements for tenants, from new kitchens, bathrooms and windows to heating upgrades, energy efficiency measures and enhanced safety works, according to the council.
It also includes major regeneration projects, tower block improvements, ultrafast broadband for council homes, demolition of obsolete properties and upgrades to sheltered housing complexes.
Stephen Llewellyn, chief housing officer explained: ‘This investment is about making sure our tenants have homes they can feel proud of homes that are warm, safe and ready for the future. We know people are concerned about rising energy costs and reliability, and this plan puts real focus on improving heating, insulation and renewable energy.
‘But it’s not just about bricks and mortar. It’s about improving everyday life. Whether that’s modernising sheltered housing, upgrading safety systems or regenerating estates, it is aimed at strengthening communities and supporting the people who live in them.’
