In the last financial year the council has invested over £15.79m on key projects, improving the condition of the housing stock. This builds on previous investment commitments and continues to sustain and consolidate the council’s position in terms of compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality standard and working to achieve the new Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH).
Throughout 2023/24 the following works were carried out to completion within our housing stock:
| Project | Number of Houses Completed |
|---|---|
| Window replacement programme | 437 |
| Bathroom replacements | Programme not running |
| Kitchen replacements | 178 |
| Aids and Adaptations | 94 |
| Central heating upgrades | 261 |
| Safe electrical tests and upgrades | 1623 |
| Roof replacements | 62 |
| Roughcast/cladding replacement | 39 |
| Roof and render | 38 |
| Secure door entry upgrades | 21 |
| Fencing replacements | 5 |
| Asbestos testing | 133 |
| Asbestos removal works | 60 |
| Completed damp/rot works | 120 |
| Refurbishment to newly purchased properties | 28 |
Using the charter methodology for assessment of SHQS, the council is currently 88.45% compliant. We are statistcally one of the best performing Councils in Scotland.
The Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) is the energy efficiency rating for all social housing, which aims to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of its housing stock. This is an enhancement of the previous Scottish Housing Quality.
As at April 2024 the council is 88.45% compliant with the EESSH standard. Good progress has been made with our window replacement and central heating programmes resulting in more EESSH compliant homes.
Housing Investment Team
Kelliebank, ALLOA, FK10 1NT
Tel: 01259 452000
Email: hraconstruction@clacks.gov.uk