Plans have been unveiled for an £8 million grant programme to improve private housing in Glasgow.

The Private Sector Housing Grant programme (PSHG) has been approved for the next financial year and includes works such as disabled adaptations, lead pipe replacements and support for maintenance to allow energy efficiency measures such as wall insulation to take place.

While around 64% of homes in the city are in private ownership, this stock has the highest levels of disrepair, particularly among the 70,000 pre-1919 tenements.

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Investments by the council have helped alleviate this decline, as well as halt demolition works, with specific focus given to older private houses in poor condition. In addition, support is given in other areas where more modern homes are in disrepair.

Overall, the PSHG has been created so the council can achieve its main housing strategy priority; to manage, maintain and improve the city's existing housing stock.

Council Leader Frank McAveety said: "The council is committed to ensuring that all our residents live in quality housing, and this programme to support those living in privately-owned homes underlines this commitment.

"Whether it's ensuring that factors carry out their duties responsibly, funding home adaptations for disabled people, or supporting repairs for tenements - a key part of the city's built heritage - we will do all that we can to maintain and improve the homes of the people of Glasgow."

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