Thursday August 31st, 2017 Glasgow City Council’s Executive Committee today (31 August) approved the next stage of its Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP), with almost £67million to be allocated towards the development of affordable housing in the city in the current financial year (2017/18). This funding will support the building of 882 new affordable homes by housing associations and private developers in Glasgow during the current financial year, as well as a further 402 affordable homes being made available after improvement works. In addition, a target for site start on 1556 new affordable homes has been set for 2017/18. As part of the programme, £2.5million will be made available for medical adaptations to these affordable homes being built or improved in the city. The council manages the funding – allocated to registered social landlords and private developers – from the Scottish Government for affordable housing in Glasgow. This investment helps the council meet the priorities set in its housing strategy for the city between 2017-22. Councillor Kenny McLean, City Convenor for Neighbourhoods, Housing and Public Realm at Glasgow City Council, said: “I am delighted by the council’s decision. The delivery of more affordable housing in Glasgow means a better quality of life and more opportunities for individuals and families, and is key to tackling poverty and inequality. We are committed to supporting the building of thousands of new affordable homes for sale and social rent in the coming years. I look forward to our affordable housing supply programme playing its part in the regeneration of the city, transforming our communities and bringing jobs and investment. New, high-quality, housing will lead to an improved environment for everyone in Glasgow.”
The Executive Committee of the City Council has allocated almost £ 67 m ( $ 86 million ) for the provision of affordable housing for the current financial year . The funds allow for private developers and housing associations to build 882 affordable homes , with an additional 50 becoming available after structural improvements . " The delivery of more affordable housing in Glasgow means a better quality of life and more opportunities for individuals and families , and is key to tackling poverty and inequality " , said Glasgow Council 's Kenny McLean .