Glasgow councillors back £674m plans for more than 6,500 affordable homes

Councillors in Glasgow have backed a £674 million plan to build more than 6,500 homes over the next six years.

The Strategic Housing Investment Programme (Ship) could see up to 6,584 new homes across 148 sites in the city, with £72.5 million also on offer to help social landlords secure a further 430 homes for rent.

According to a review by the council into other potential developments across the city, a further 59 sites, which could result in more than 5,000 new homes, could be used for potential development.

The city’s housing chief called on the Scottish Government to increase its funding to boost building.

Glasgow has faced significant housing issues in recent years, with more than 8,000 people applying for homelessness support in 2025-26 – the highest in Scotland, almost double the figure in Edinburgh.

Ruairi Kelly, the Council’s housing convener and deputy leader, said: “Glasgow City Council is doing everything within its power to make a secure home tenancy a reality for as many Glaswegians as we can.

“I hope the Ship today demonstrates that.

“These are ambitious plans build on strong foundations: Glasgow has built far more affordable homes than comparator cities like Manchester or Birmingham over the last five years, and I am determined to raise the bar even further.

“Working in partnership with local housing associations, housebuilders and the wider housing sector we want to be clear to Government that Glasgow gets things built, and if they are able to increase our housing budget, we can build and acquire even more.

“This is the sort of investment that will not only provide these much-needed homes during a housing emergency but also boost the city’s economy through supporting construction jobs and the wider supply chain.”