Council reveals plans for £175million investment in housing over next 5 years
(WorldNews Environment)

A number of housing-related papers were considered by East Ayrshire Cabinet this week as the Council set out its vision for the future of housing and housing services over the next five years, with a total investment of £175 million. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines how East Ayrshire Council will fulfil its commitment to support the Scottish Government`s target of delivering 50,000 affordable homes by 2021. The plan identifies proposed affordable housing projects across East Ayrshire over the next five years from 2020-2025 - with a budget of £88 million from East Ayrshire Council - and includes new-build affordable homes; investment in social housing; returning empty...