A council house improvement scheme has been showcased at Fife Council's Better Homes Exhibition at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes.

The exhibition showcased the high quality improvements being made to council homes, giving council tenants the opportunity to find out about planned improvements.

Tenants attended the exhibition to see for themselves what materials are being used, find out about their options and ask any questions about work in bathrooms and kitchens. Information was also available on adaptations, windows and doors, heating, sustainability and specialist services.

Tenants were also asked for their views around a rent increase which will help to shape the final rent options for April 2020 and tenants will be given the opportunity to vote on their preferred option for the final rent options for April 2020 through the winter edition of the tenant newsletter.

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Specialist energy and money advice was on hand as well as information on new builds across the Kingdom.

John Mills, Head of Housing who attended the event said: "This is a fantastic event for our tenants and members of the public to attend and see for themselves the measures we are taking to improve the quality of council housing in Fife.

"Over £32 million will be spent next year to make sure our homes maintain the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and work towards the new energy efficiency standard for social housing (EESSH)."

Helen Wilkie, Service Manager who also attended the event added: "In recent years we have made significant progress in raising the housing standard. Investment made in tackling poor housing and building new housing in Fife is helping to provide high quality houses that our tenants can enjoy, be proud to live in, and afford to heat.

"The Better Homes event also provides an opportunity for us to meet our main customers, our tenants, and find out from them what they think about the services we are providing. The information gathered will help us to further improve these services."

(MH/CM)