The council is asking the Scottish Government for cash to build thousands of new affordable homes in Glasgow.

The council’s SNP leadership wants £535 million to build 6500 affordable homes over the next five years to help prevent homelessness and address a shortage of properties.

More homes and larger homes with four or more bedrooms have been identified to accommodate a growing number of larger families and multi-generational families in the city.

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The council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan aims to tackle issues in the private rented sector, acquire more properties and increase the range of housing options available for citizens.

A council report on the SHIP however, warns of rising costs of building affordable housing with issues around worker shortages and the increased cost of materials.

The Glasgow Standard on energy efficiency is also higher than the Scottish standard and also comes with costs.

Kenny Mclean, housing convener, said: “Glasgow’s Affordable Housing programme has been a huge success.

"It has helped transform Glasgow and improve thousands of lives. It’s now time to take that to the next stage.

“Over the next five years, a total of at least £535m is needed to deliver around 6446 affordable and sustainable homes for all types and sizes of household and meet the challenges many of our citizens face. “

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He added: “Investing in and increasing the supply of affordable housing will improve the health and well-being of our local communities.”

But the councillor warned Brexit, Covid and inflationary pressures have forced up the cost of housebuilding.

He added: “If we’re to avoid the mistakes of the past and ensure our citizens get the quality, well connected and well-constructed housing they deserve then we need to appreciate that will cost us more. But the benefits of the investment required for meeting the Glasgow Standard will be felt for many years.” 

The Scottish Government has been contacted for comment.