Tenants across North Lanarkshire are already benefiting from the council’s £90.6 million Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme for 2025/26, with the installation of new windows and doors bringing added warmth, energy savings, and improved security for residents.
As part of our housing investment, hundreds of homes are receiving high-quality window and door replacements through a £28 million contract with Sidey Solutions, running from January 2025 to January 2027.This forms part of the £45m planned investment in triple glazed windows and high performance doors.
The results are already making a difference to tenants like Joan Keenan in Newarthill, Motherwell who recently welcomed Councillor Michael McPake, Convener of Housing, into her home to see the improvements first-hand.
“This major investment will make a real and lasting difference to our tenants, keeping their homes safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient,” said Councillor McPake. “It’s fantastic to visit residents like Joan and see how these upgrades are already improving daily life. We’re delivering on our promise to modernise our housing stock and support our communities with high-quality, energy-efficient homes.”
Tenant Joan Keenan couldn’t be more pleased with the results. “The new windows and door have made a huge difference, and although just fitted a few weeks ago, my home already feels so much warmer and brighter,” she said.
“The fitters were brilliant and were finished in just a few hours and didn’t leave any mess. They even managed to do it all without disturbing my garden, which I really appreciated.”
The window and door installations form a key part of our wider housing investment programme, which includes:
- Over 1,300 solar panel installations, modern heating systems, and insulation improvements to help reduce energy bills by up to 30%.
- New kitchens and bathrooms in homes reaching their renewal stage.
- Ongoing investment in window and door replacements, external wall insulation, and triple glazing.
- Installation of sprinklers in high-rise blocks and fire-rated doors in low-rise and sheltered housing.
- Upgrades to retirement housing, including new lifts and improved access for older tenants.
This comprehensive programme supports our long-term goals to meet national housing standards, including EESSH2 and the upcoming Social Housing Net Zero Standard, helping ensure every tenant in North Lanarkshire has a home that’s fit for the future.