UK: Residents in Renfrewshire are facing growing concerns over RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) and urgent roof replacement works in their homes. Recent updates from Bridgewater Housing Association and Linstone Housing Association reveal a lack of consultation and transparency, leaving hundreds of households uncertain about safety and costs.  Read more (here). 

329 Homes at Risk: Renfrewshire RAAC Protest Set for 11th October 

In Erskine, around 264 properties managed by Bridgewater Housing Association are affected. Bridgewater has confirmed it will proceed with roof replacement works using an approved supplier without consulting residents or property owners. Despite repeated requests, tenants and owners remain in the dark about the scope, timing, and potential impacts of the works. Meanwhile, the local council and government appear to have washed their hands of the issue, leaving residents at the mercy of the housing association, whose priorities conflict with providing a fair and transparent outcome. 

Similarly, in Linwood, Linstone Housing Association has announced plans to go out to tender for roof works on 65 RAAC-affected properties, again without prior consultation with residents or owners. 

Residents have voiced serious concerns over: 

Full disclosure of RAAC inspection findings and safety assessments. 

Proper consultation before contractual or financial commitments, including exploring more affordable solutions like ReGrid, which is being used nationally for similar infrastructure issues. 

Clarity on potential costs for homeowners and timelines for works. 

Desire for a public meeting involving council representatives, local politicians from central and local government, housing associations, and residents. 

Currently, 329 households in Erskine and numerous others in Linwood are left without reassurance regarding the safety of their homes or the implications of upcoming works. 

Campaigners Take Action 

Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, is working closely with the leader of the RAAC Campaign Group in Renfrewshire [known as Jodie] to bring attention to these issues. They have written to Housing Minister Mairi McAllan, formally requesting a meeting to discuss urgent safety concerns and engagement with affected residents. 

In addition, Mr Chowdhry has organised the first-ever protest in Renfrewshire for RAAC homeowners, which has been approved by both the police and Renfrewshire Council: 

Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025 
Time: 10:30 am 
Location: Renfrewshire Council HQ, Cotton St, Paisley PA1 1EG 

This protest has arisen because homeowners have struggled to get any media attention on their plight. Mr Chowdhry has confirmed that two further protests will be held, each targeting one of the housing associations, to continue pressing for accountability and engagement. 

Local residents and supporters are invited to stand in solidarity and sign the official petitions calling on the Scottish and UK Governments to take urgent action on RAAC: 

Scottish Parliament petition: https://petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2113 

UK Parliament petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730731 

Mr Chowdhry emphasises that this is a crucial moment to protect resident safety, restore transparency, and demand accountability. He is urging communities to stand together and insist on a voice in decisions that directly affect their homes and families. 

To help drive action, Mr Chowdhry has written to First Minister John Swinney and Housing Minister Màiri McAllan, requesting a public meeting with affected homeowners in Renfrewshire. He insists that the Scottish Government must now show leadership, accept responsibility, and engage directly with those whose lives have been disrupted by RAAC.