Fife Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Programme (SHIP) will now be submitted to the Scottish Government in a bid for funding to help subsidise the total cost of almost £190 million.

Head of the council’s housing service, John Mills, explained that the figures discussed were estimates, but represent the council’s ambition to provide as many new affordable council houses as possible in Fife.

He added: “We are also committed to making sure 30% of these new homes can cater for people with specific needs with 5% of the new properties classed as wheelchair housing.”

Convener of the council’s community and housing services committee, Cllr Judy Hamilton, said: “Continuing to build on our successful affordable housing programme is a top priority for the council and, working with partners including the Fife Housing Association Alliance, we will be aiming to create as many safe, warm and affordable homes for Fifers as possible.”