Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has said it is investing £8.2m in its homes for 2014/15 through energy efficiency programmes.

The various contracts cover areas such as Bute, Cowel, Helensburgh and Oban and are for works including insulation, external roughcasting and roof renewal.

ACHA has also received £195,000 from the Scottish Government through its Green Homes Cashback Scheme, which will allow for an additional 30 homes to be added to the initiatives.

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Alastair MacGregor, Chief Executive of ACHA, visited a number of homes in Dunbeg which are benefiting from the works. He said: "I am delighted to see the advanced level of works in the village. The rendering work in particular makes our properties look brand new. I hope our tenants will see the benefit in years to come through warmer homes and reduced energy bills."

Roddy McCuish, Oban, Lorn and the Isles Councillor, added: "I am delighted that ACHA has been able to secure this extra funding from the Scottish Government. This confirms ACHA's commitment as a Landlord working in partnership with others, to improve their tenant's well-being.

"This will lead to warmer homes and reduced energy bills for our tenants as well as improving the appearance of the properties. Congratulations to everyone involved in securing this funding."

(JP/MH)