West Dunbartonshire Council is spending £20.5 million this year to deliver a comprehensive programme of improvements and repairs to its housing and local estates.

Tenants will benefit from a range of improvements including new door entry systems, lift upgrades, bathroom fitting, roof replacement and heating improvements.

The investment plan was agreed by Councillors earlier this year and will be rolled out throughout West Dunbartonshire.

The largest project in the programme of works is external cladding to multi-storey blocks in Pappert, Westbridgend and Irvine Avenue which is estimated to cost £5 million.

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The Council has also committed £3 million to fund central heating systems. Meanwhile, £1.5 million will be spent upgrading bathrooms and a similar amount will go towards replacing roofs and guttering.

The Council is fully aware that residents believe how their environment looks is very important and has committed £500,000 to supporting environmental improvements. This will be spent on projects such as repairing pathways, resurfacing car parks and landscaping areas. An estimated £150,000 is also being spent demolishing unused garages and lock-ups and improving these areas.

Helen Turley, Head of Housing and Community Safety, said: "The Council is committed to a comprehensive capital programme of work and we are confident we will achieve the Scottish Housing Quality Standards by working closely with tenants and elected members to prioritise the improvements they need in their particular areas."

(CD/KMcA)