Housing Asset and Investment Programme 2025-26 Update
Renfrewshire Council · 19 May 2026
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Communities and Housing Policy Board On: 19th May 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Housing Asset and Investment Programme 2025/26 Update ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Investment Plan is approved each year by the Council and sets out a range of investment programmes for our housing assets. The Housing Asset and Investment team is responsible for the implementation and management of the Housing Asset Management Strategy, which was approved by the Policy Board in October 2025, and the delivery of housing capital investment projects throughout Renfrewshire. 1.2 The Housing Asset and Investment Programme Board continues to provide strategic oversight, governance and scrutiny, ensuring programme objectives align with corporate initiatives and housing investment works comply with the relevant legislative and regulatory standards for social housing. 1.3 The policy board are provided with regular updates on the capital investment programme in the service update reports throughout the course of the year. The is the second annual report which provides an overview of the projects delivered within the housing asset and investment programme in 2025/26 and summarises targets for 2026/27. 1.4 Appendix 1 of this report provides details of a range of investment programmes and includes photographs of some projects, showing examples of both works in progress and completed works. __________________________________________________________________
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PUBLIC 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Communities and Housing Policy Board: 2.1 Notes the progress made in the housing asset and investment programme during 2025/2026. 2.2 Notes the 2026/27 housing asset and investment programme, which aligns with the Housing Revenue Account Capital Investment Plan approved by the Council in February 2026. 3. Background 3.1 The HRA Capital Investment Plan is approved by the Council each year as part of the annual budget and rent level setting process. Significant amounts of expenditure are set out within the capital plan, both for new build housing and investment in existing housing stock. 3.2 Financial monitoring of the capital plan is reported to the policy board throughout the year, and the board also receives an annual update on the both the Housing Asset and Investment Programme and the Housing-Led Regeneration and Renewal Programme, as well as regular updates within the service update report throughout the year. This report is the second annual report on the Housing Asset and Investment Programme 3.3 The Housing Asset and Investment Programme continues to improve the quality, energy efficiency and sustainability of council housing stock, in line with the strategic priorities and targets set out in the Housing Asset Management Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Investment Programme. 4. 2025/26 Housing Investment Programme Progress 4.1 External Works External investment across Renfrewshire has focused on enhancing building performance through measures such as external wall insulation (EWI), roofing and rendering improvements, window and door replacements, and the installation of air source heating and solar PV. These works have supported compliance with the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS). Appendix 1 of this report provides an overview of some of the key external investment works undertaken during 2025/26 including: • 781 properties receiving external improvement works • Seedhill Road regeneration pilot project • Houston Place net zero project • Gallowhill multi storey blocks ground source heating project
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PUBLIC 4.2 Internal Works Internal investment in Renfrewshire’s housing stock includes the replacement of kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and electrical rewiring where required. Kitchen, bathroom, heating replacements and rewires have been carried out by both Building Services and the Council’s appointed contractors. Appendix 1 of this report provides an overview of some of the key internal investment works undertaken during 2025/26 including: • 293 properties across kitchen, bathroom and rewiring workstreams. This was below the target of 600 due to changes in contractual arrangements, however, the programme is now progressing well. • 795 properties receiving new heating systems or boilers. This exceeded the target of 750. 5. Contractor Performance 5.1 Effective management of contractors involved in the delivery of investment programmes is key to the success of these programmes, particularly as the scale of work programmes increases. The inclusion of key performance indicators enables the assessment of contractor performance against clearly defined standards, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality. Community benefits are also monitored to ensure social value and support economic growth within Renfrewshire including job creation job opportunities. Contractor performance meetings are held quarterly, attended by senior officers and contractor stakeholders to assess contractor performance. MP Group achieved an overall contractor performance score of 96% for external investment works. Building Services achieving a 95% performance score for internal investment works. A breakdown of performance is provided in Appendix 1. 5.2 Tenant and resident satisfaction is a key measure in determining the success of the external programme. The project team are committed to a resident focussed approach, collaborating with tenants and owners in identifying potential areas of improvement and encouraging feedback on contractor performance. This is conducted through dedicated Liaison Officer resources within the housing investment team. Regular on-site visits by Clerk of Works and Liaison Officer staff ensure that residents are fully informed, supported and engaged throughout the duration of the improvement works. 6. 2026/27 Housing Investment Programme 6.1 Over the course of the coming year, the external and internal investment programmes will continue to focus on external wall insulation, roof and window replacements, new kitchen, bathroom and electrical rewiring improvements.
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PUBLIC 6.2 The volume of internal improvement works will continue to increase over the next few years, with a contract for heating installations being put in place this year with plans to replace heating in over 4000 homes over the next four years. A contract to continue window and door replacements will also be awarded later this year. Appendix 1 of this report sets out the targets for 2026/27 which include: • 360 properties to receive external improvements • 600 kitchen, bathroom, rewiring installations • 750 heating installations 6.3 Regular updates on the housing asset and investment programme will be provided to the Policy Board through the service update and financial monitoring reports, with a further annual update in May 2027. __________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – Costs are met from HRA capital budget. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – • Our Renfrewshire is safe – ensuring tenants have a safe place to live. To manage risk to for staff, contractors or members of the public within council housing properties. 4. Legal – None. 5. Property/Assets – Ensuring assets are modernised and meet legislative and regulatory standards. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights (a) The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – None.
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PUBLIC 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk - Risk is monitored at project and programme board level. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Climate Risk – None. 13. Children’s Rights – None. 14. COSLA Policy Position – None. ___________________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers Appendix 1 – Housing Asset and Investment Programme 2025/26 Update ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Karen Sillars, Housing Asset & Investment Manager Email: karen.sillars@renfrewshire.gov.uk