In order to comply with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, the Council must provide a secure controlled door entry system to all common closes serving more than two flats. This programme has been a success to date with many blocks being upgraded with a new modern controlled Secure Door Entry System, LED lighting and programmed decor.
The council are currently installing door entry systems in closes where council owned properties are in the majority in terms of ownership within the block.
Many common closes still remain where the council tenants are in the minority in term of ownership of the overall block and consultation between ourselves and sharing owners are ongoing at present to seek agreement to carry out upgrades. Its certainly hoped that agreement can be sought and all common areas with a retaining council interest are fully modernised to meet the modern SHQS standards.
Our doors and systems are to the highest spec and are approved by the Police Service, providing additional security for residents and meet the Police "Secure by Design" standards. Feedback from tenants in blocks of completed to date has been very positive, with a reported reduction in anti-social behaviour and an increased feeling of safety and security for all residents.
Tenants have been lettered by the council and main contractor prior to works commencing, and all residents involved in the programme are sent information leaflets detailing the specification of the doors and installation with key contact details.
Housing Investment Team
Kelliebank, ALLOA, FK10 1NT
Tel: 01259 452000
Email: hraconstruction@clacks.gov.uk