Isle of Anglesey County Council continues to improve the quality and energy efficiency of its housing stock and ensuring that council homes are allocated to people with strong local connections to the island.

The council’s housing service remains committed to meeting growing demand whilst also improving standards for our current tenants.

It currently manages 4,074 homes across Anglesey, with the largest proportion located in Holyhead (30%) and Llangefni (14%) and has an on-going development programme of quality affordable homes.

Work is ongoing to ensure that all properties meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards 2023 (WHQS 2023), which place a strong emphasis on safety, comfort, energy efficiency and supports the council’s journey towards net zero.

The WHQS 2023 standards require homes to be 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.

Significant investment has already been delivered.

During 2025:

• 499 solar pv and battery storage systems were installed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions
• 456 new kitchens were fitted along with associated improvement works

Further renewable energy installations are planned during 2026 in Amlwch, Llannerchymedd, Bodedern, Valley and Caergeiliog; while the investment programme for 2026/27 includes full planned maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades for 20 additional homes.

The council is also working proactively to increase the supply of affordable homes.

During 2025/26:

• 20 former council homes have been bought back and new properties acquired
• Several properties have been brought back into use, including some to support temporary accommodation for people facing homelessness

Improving the performance of turnaround time for empty homes remains a priority, with clear processes in place for standard and major refurbishments works of empty homes including a strong focus on compliance.

Demand for housing on the island remains high. As of 24 February 2026, there were 941 active applications on the housing register, with applicants waiting an average of 448 days.

Despite this pressure, the council continues to prioritise local people:

• in 2024/25, there were 267 homes allocated, with 93% going to applicants with a local connection to Anglesey
• in 2025/26 (to the end of quarter 3), 239 homes had been allocated, with 94% going to applicants with a local connection to Anglesey

Homes are allocated through a banding system based on housing need, ranging from Urgent priority to Band 3, and applicants are assessed against the council’s allocation policy, including local connection criteria.

Isle of Anglesey County Council’s Head of Housing, Ned Michael 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.”

Councillor Carwyn Jones, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Safety, added: 

“Good quality housing plays a vital role in supporting healthy, sustainable communities. The progress outlined above shows the council’s strong commitment to providing safe, modern and affordable homes for local people across Anglesey. 

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.”

Ends 27 February 2026