Solihull Community Housing Ltd-<\/b> Wheatley Group-<\/b> Adur & Worthing Councils-<\/b> Arun District Council-<\/b> Babergh District Council-<\/b> Cardiff Council-<\/b> City of Doncaster Council-<\/b> Ealing Council-<\/b> Charnwood Borough Council-<\/b> Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council-<\/b> East Devon District Council-<\/b> Herefordshire Council-<\/b> Haringey London Borough-<\/b> Oxfordshire County Council-<\/b> North Yorkshire Council-<\/b> Warwick District Council- Weekly Minutes: Solihull Community Housing Ltd- Solihull Community Housing is gearing up for its new Hard FM contract with Dodd Group, starting April 2025. The rollout includes coordinated mobilisation with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and structured oversight. The contract promises improved maintenance delivery and long-term efficiencies across homes, supporting a stronger service experience for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8186,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8185\/revisions\/8186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/span>Solihull Community Housing is gearing up for its new Hard FM contract with Dodd Group, starting April 2025. The rollout includes coordinated mobilisation with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and structured oversight. The contract promises improved maintenance delivery and long-term efficiencies across homes, supporting a stronger service experience for residents across Solihull.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Wheatley Group is rolling out over \u00a38.5m in housing improvements. The Furnishing Service secured a \u00a32.5m deal to supply essential items, while CCG (Scotland) began a \u00a36m kitchen and bathroom upgrade. Phoenix Gas Services and Matthews and Tannert Ltd will deliver boiler and adaptation works, boosting comfort, safety, and accessibility across Wheatley homes.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Lancing Manor Leisure Centre is set for a \u00a3336k transformation as Adur & Worthing Councils appoint DM Habens for a full main entrance and reception upgrade. Works will replace roofing and walls, boost insulation, and improve access, offering visitors a warmer, more modern welcome and showcasing the councils\u2019 continued investment in local leisure facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Arun District Council has launched a housing overhaul, awarding contracts for gas servicing, lift maintenance, and essential roof works across its portfolio. BSW Heating leads on gas safety, Apex Lifts ensures vertical mobility, and D Adams & Sons handles roof repairs. Pure Construction also steps in to replace cladding and windows, boosting safety and efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Babergh District Council is safeguarding housing health with new contractors for wastewater, asbestos, damp, mould, and fire safety. Appointments followed a rigorous tender process led by Faithorn Farrell Timms, ensuring expert delivery and compliance. These measures aim to create safer, healthier homes for residents across the borough\u2019s housing stock.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Cardiff Council is set to upgrade windows across domestic properties through a new two-year contract starting in July 2025. With a potential two-year extension, the initiative aims to boost energy efficiency and home resilience, reinforcing the council\u2019s commitment to delivering warmer, more sustainable housing for residents.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Doncaster Council is expanding its affordable housing scheme with ten new homes approved for purchase and refurbishment. Spread across key local areas, the nearly \u00a31.4m investment will enhance property quality and boost housing availability. The initiative is part of a long-term strategy to regenerate communities and improve living conditions borough-wide.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Ealing Council is extending critical building services to maintain quality and compliance. G S James Mechanical will upgrade heating at Selborne Primary, while contracts for repairs, FM, and water safety services continue with trusted providers. The move ensures consistent upkeep and service delivery across schools and housing during a crucial planning phase.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Charnwood Council is preparing to invest over \u00a320m in essential housing services. New contracts will cover heating, electrical testing, fire safety, scaffolding, and adaptations under a four-year framework. These works ensure compliance and modernisation across landlord services, promoting safe, accessible, and high-quality homes for tenants throughout the borough.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Dudley Council is advancing housing accessibility with plans for two major contracts. One will deliver disability bathroom adaptations across all housing types, while the other targets broader home modifications and support services. Together, these initiatives will streamline delivery, expand access, and improve quality of life for vulnerable residents from 2025 onward.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>East Devon District Council is powering ahead with its green energy vision. Backed by a \u00a31m Green Heat Network grant, the Cranbrook District Heating project will serve 4,200 homes. Inventa Partners and WSP UK Ltd will lead advisory services, setting the stage for one of the region\u2019s largest sustainable heating expansions.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Herefordshire Council is pressing ahead with a wide-scale property upgrade. From new heating systems and fire doors to drainage and surfacing works, schools and care facilities are seeing major investment. Contractors like SC Joseph Ltd and CF Roberts lead the charge, alongside NRS Healthcare’s \u00a3500k digital care contract, enhancing safety and living standards across the county.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Haringey is modernising homes and schools with over \u00a35m in new projects. From fire safety and bin chute upgrades to major refurbishments in kitchens and bathrooms, works will improve over 300 homes. School enhancements and a fire consultancy for a new housing site add to the borough\u2019s drive for safety, comfort, and regeneration.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Oxfordshire is transforming care infrastructure with major refurbishments. Willow Bank in Witney will become a children\u2019s home under an \u00a3848k contract, while Speedwell House begins its expansion with Willmott Dixon. These projects support urgent service delivery and strategic redevelopment, helping the council meet both care demands and future growth targets.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>North Yorkshire Council is stepping up home improvements with upcoming kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. Horizon Specialist Contracting has been appointed to manage high-access works, ensuring the safety of lighting, chimneys, and more. These long-term contracts reinforce the council\u2019s focus on maintenance, compliance, and sustainable upgrades across its property portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Warwick District Council is setting the stage for a new era in housing repairs and maintenance as it prepares to replace Axis Europe by April 2026. The upcoming procurement features a revised Term Brief, updated pricing model, and full alignment with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring improved service delivery and value across its housing portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"