Dundee is set to receive a £10 million boost towards housing in the city, it has been announced.

Councillors are due to discuss a new housing report on Monday, 13 June, which could see up to 150 'affordable' homes built over the next two years.

The revised Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) highlights major developments such as Derby Street and Alexander Street, including smaller schemes.

The revision of SHIP has been developed through meetings with representatives of the council and Registered Social Landlords who put forward proposed development sites and the type of housing they wanted to see.


Kevin Cordell depute convener of the council's Neighbourhood Services Committee, said: "The Scottish Government has recognised the good progress that has been made so far in the city and has announced funding for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme to the tune of £10.6m this financial year, almost double our allocation in 2015/16

"While our main priority continues to be in the regeneration areas of Mill O Mains, Whitfield, Lochee and Hilltown additional allocations will allow us to look at meeting housing needs in other neighbourhoods.

"This revision of the SHIP will contribute towards the aims and objectives of the recently launched Dundee Fairness Commission report which highlights the need for affordable housing and sustainable communities."

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