Anglesey Council says work is continuing on bringing its housing stock up to modern quality standards.

More than 4,000 homes belong to the council's housing services department with many of them located in Holyhead (30%) and Llangefni (14%)

The council says it remains committed to meeting growing demand while improving standards for their current tenants.

Three years ago, the Welsh Government set out its latest WHQS (Welsh Housing Quality Standards) guidelines for the quality, safety, energy performance and carbon emissions of social homes.

Across the country, nearly a quarter of a million homes need to meet the required standards by 2034, ensuring they are safe, well maintained, affordable to heat and designed to support wellbeing.

Additional measures include improved ventilation to prevent damp and mould, smoke detection in main living areas and suitable floor coverings when tenancies change.

Last year, 456 new kitchens were fitted into council homes on Anglesey and 499 solar pv and battery storage systems were installed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

Work on renewable energy installations is due to take place in the Amlwch, Llannerchymedd, Bodedern, Valley and Caergeiliog areas, along with plans to maintain and upgrade another 20 homes by next year.

The council says it's also working proactively to increase the supply of affordable homes with prioriity given to local people.

As of last week, 941 people were on the waiting list for a council house for an average of 448 days.

In the past year, 20 former council homes have been brought back into use - with some being used as temporary accommodation for those facing homelessness - and new properties have been acquired.

In 2024-25, 267 council homes were allocated to new tenants - 93% with local links to Anglesey - while so far in 2026, 239 homes have been allocated with 94% going to applicants with a local connection.

Homes are allocated through a banding system based on housing need, ranging from urgent priority to Band 3, with applicants assessed against the council's allocation policy.

Ned Michael, head of housing at Anglesey Council, said: "Working alongside our tenants forum, we are committed to deliver practical improvements that make a real difference for our tenants."

"This includes investing in energy upgrades to help reduce household costs, improving the quality of our homes, and making sure properties are re-let quickly to those who need them most."

"With demand for social housing remaining high, we are actively working to increase supply where possible, bringing empty homes back into use efficiently, and ensuing that allocations are managed fairly and in line with housing need and local connection."

Cllr Carwyn Jones, who holds the housing portfolio, added: "Good quality housing plays a vital role in supporting healthy, sustainable communities."

"Prioritising applicants with local connections helps to strengthen our communities and ensures that the benefits of our investment are felt locally."

"Alongside this, our continued focus on energy efficiency will support our wider ambition to reduce carbon emissions and move towards a net zero future."

"We remain committed to long-term continuous investment in our housing and services where possible to ensure that residents can feel secure, supported and proud of the homes and neighbourhoods they live in."