Over £22 million committed to improve council homes and support tenants
18 March 2025
We have announced a major investment of £22.11m in housing maintenance and improvements for 2025/26.
The funding will support several projects to further upgrade properties across the district, and continue to provide energy efficient, safe and quality housing for residents.
Details about the investment are laid out in The Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025/26 which was approved at a full council meeting on Monday 24 February.
The investment will cover up to £11.1m of new works such as heating system replacements, kitchen and bathroom refurbishments and the installation of energy-efficient windows and external doors.
A further £1.5 million will be put towards the next phase of identified fire safety improvements, to ensure buildings meet the latest safety regulations and that residents are kept protected.
Warm Home projects are included in the investment, with £1.87 million going towards an accelerated programme of insulation upgrades helping more homes become more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly quicker. We have set a long-term goal of bringing all its properties up to an energy efficiency rating of EPC C by 2030 and achieving net-zero carbon homes by 2050, which these investments will help support.
Cllr Steve Davies, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness, said: "We are committed to making sure our homes are well-maintained, energy-efficient, and affordable for our residents. Even with an already very good standard of homes, this increased investment in our housing maintenance programmes will make a real difference to our tenants, not just improving their homes but also helping them with energy costs and ensuring they feel secure where they live."
Alongside maintaining and upgrading existing homes, we are continuing to invest in new affordable housing. We have allocated a further £15.2 million to building and acquiring more council homes, helping to address the ongoing demand for high-quality, affordable housing in the district. This represents a total investment in our housing stock of £37.31m.
The Tenants Involvement Group were consulted on the proposed Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget, including the 2.7% increase in rent which is on par with other councils.
We have worked closely with tenants to ensure these supported investments focus on the right priorities.
The Tenants Involvement Group welcomed the plans, recognising the importance of balancing necessary repairs with long-term sustainability. Tenants also acknowledged the need for new council homes and supported the proposed budget to continue to provide much needed affordable homes in the district.
This investment in new council housing and maintenance of existing stock, is part of our long-term plan to improve and maintain housing, support tenants, and create a more sustainable future.
The Housing Revenue Account Budget and Housing Public Sector Capital Expenditure Programme 2025/26 full report can be read on our website.
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