As part of its plan to improve Council housing and achieve the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015, Perth & Kinross Council is investing over £3,000,000 to replace obsolete windows and doors. The programme, which starts on the 17 April, will be taken forward in partnership with local company Sidey Ltd and the official launch of the new windows and doors programme will be hosted at their Perth showroom today (Wednesday 5 April).

Ltd to take forward this programme. The appointment followed a very thorough and competitive tendering exercise which has ensured we get the best overall package which balances quality and price.

He added: "I am delighted that Perth & Kinross Tenants and Residents Federation have been closely involved since the very early stages of the appointment process. It was important that the people who are going to benefit directly from the programme were part of the appointment process."

Councilor Peter Barrett, Vice Convener of Housing & Health commented: "This programme of works is a significant investment for the Council but one which is extremely worthwhile. We are committed to providing good quality, affordable housing for our tenants and meeting the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015.

He added: "While a maximum spend of over £3,000,000 is a significant amount, we expect the windows and doors to have a life of over 20 years and the quality guarantee covers a period of 10 years."

Michael Dobson, Chairman of Sidey Ltd commented: "We achieved over 90% tenant satisfaction rate on the last window and door partnership with Perth & Kinross Council in 2003. On gaining this partnership we created 30 local sustainable Jobs, of which all are still in existence.

On winning this new partnership 30 more sustainable jobs will be put in place adding to our existing 200 employees."