The Housing and Community Safety Committee yesterday reviewed the Affordable Housing Investment Programme, part of The Housing and Property Services Plan 2025–2028 – which outlines current progress and future plans for housing over the next three years.

Key goals include reducing the time children and families spend in temporary accommodation; improving the quality and energy efficiency of council homes; providing better support and services for tenants.

A total of 228 new affordable homes are either under construction or scheduled to start before the end of March 2026; including key developments in Lossiemouth, Aberlour, and Elgin South.

The programme continues to be delivered through partnerships with Housing Associations including Grampian Housing Association, Osprey Housing and Places for People, alongside Moray Council’s own new build and acquisition initiatives.

The committee also received an update on the Bilbohall development following electricity supply challenges. The council has now agreed a way to allow delivery of 106 homes on the site. Tendering for construction is underway, with contract approvals expected later this year and site works expected to start soon after.

Chair of Moray Council’s Housing and Community Safety Committee, councillor Amber Dunbar, said: “We continue to make progress in delivering affordable housing in Moray, and continue to work with our partners to address demand.

“While challenges remain, work is underway to address these and this programme reflects our ongoing commitment to provide quality homes for our communities.”

The committee also reviewed last year’s progress, which included more affordable homes being delivered and positive feedback gathered through the 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey.

It was recognised that challenges, like delays to housing repairs and energy upgrade work remain and will be addressed as part of the new plan.