Almond Housing Association Ltd- Muirhouse Housing Association Ltd- Wheatley Homes South- Birmingham City Council- Cardiff Council- Colchester Borough Council- Haringey London Borough- Islington London Borough- Lancashire County Council- North Kesteven District Council- Sheffield City Council- South Kesteven District Council- Stoke-on-Trent City Council- Swansea City and County- Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council- Weekly Minutes: Almond Housing Association Ltd- Almond Housing Association is investing in resident wellbeing by awarding new contracts for gas servicing and home maintenance. City Technical Services will handle gas appliance care, while Bell Group leads on upgrades both chosen for value and reliability. The move signals Almond\u2019s ongoing promise to ensure homes remain safe, […]<\/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-8287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8287","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=8287"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8288,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8287\/revisions\/8288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/b>Almond Housing Association is investing in resident wellbeing by awarding new contracts for gas servicing and home maintenance. City Technical Services will handle gas appliance care, while Bell Group leads on upgrades both chosen for value and reliability. The move signals Almond\u2019s ongoing promise to ensure homes remain safe, efficient, and comfortable for tenants across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Muirhouse Housing Association has awarded a fresh five-year repairs contract to ensure tenants get swift, reliable fixes when needed. With clear performance targets and price protections in place, the contract promises better service and peace of mind, part of Muirhouse\u2019s focus on keeping homes safe, secure, and well-maintained.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Wheatley Homes South is leading by example on safety. With strong compliance scores across gas, fire, water, and electrical systems, they\u2019re keeping homes protected and tenants reassured. Checks on thermostatic valves, radon, and alarms show their commitment to getting ahead of risks before they ever become a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Birmingham is digging into its green roots launching a \u00a3288k revamp across 14 allotment sites, refreshing fencing and paths for community growers. At the same time, the council is sharpening its future procurement strategies for everything from emergency works to internal audits. It\u2019s all part of a bigger push for better value, stronger services, and smarter governance.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Cardiff is raising fire safety standards in high-rise housing. Two contractors have been selected to replace FD60-rated fire doors across several tower blocks, ensuring residents have the highest level of protection. It\u2019s a crucial part of the city\u2019s ongoing commitment to building safety and modern housing compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Colchester is strengthening its housing stock, with a burst of roof and fire safety upgrades on council homes. Highview and M&J Group will improve both flat and pitched roofs, while new fire-rated doors will boost safety. The works aim to improve comfort, weatherproofing, and peace of mind for tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Haringey is powering up its estates with new solar PV maintenance and external refurbishments at Broadwater Farm. The works will improve 302 homes, and more to come with better energy efficiency, fresh facades, and a cleaner, greener look. It\u2019s a sustainability drive that doubles as a visual uplift for the community.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Islington is making estates safer and smarter. A six-year plan will see new security systems, upgraded electrics, and essential repairs rolled out across its housing. With \u00a37.8m earmarked for improvements, residents can expect better-functioning homes and more secure environments across the borough.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Lancashire is investing in the future of learning, rolling out repairs and upgrades across local schools. From new boilers and secure fences to refurbished toilets and safer cladding, the focus is on safer, warmer, and more efficient school buildings giving students the environment they deserve to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>North Kesteven is making a serious play for greener housing, launching a \u00a318m retrofit programme that will transform 768 homes by 2028. From better insulation to smarter heating, upgrades will lift energy ratings and cut bills. It\u2019s a big leap toward sustainable living backed by grants and strong local investment.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Sheffield is investing in comfort and safety from nursery roofs and hydrotherapy pools to fire upgrades and brighter public spaces. A wide slate of projects is enhancing everything from community parks to churchyard walls, proving that small fixes can add up to big improvements in daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>South Kesteven is turning its focus outward literally with a \u00a31.75m investment in external home refurbishments. Over three years, council homes will get much-needed attention to facades, fencing, and more. It\u2019s about pride in place and ensuring homes look as good as they feel on the inside.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Stoke-on-Trent is breathing new life into historic gems. Emergency refurbishments are now underway at Burslem Indoor Market and Wedgwood Institute, funded by Historic England. With tight deadlines and careful restoration, the council is safeguarding the city\u2019s heritage giving old buildings a fresh start for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Swansea is gearing up for a city centre revival. The former Debenhams building is being stripped back to its bones, paving the way for future development, while Castle Square is set for a major facelift. With contractors now appointed, work is starting to shape a more welcoming, modern public space at the heart of the city.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Wigan is stepping up its response to housing conditions with new investment to tackle damp and mould. The council is also revamping schools and public buildings from new roofs to upgraded lighting ensuring spaces are safe, modern, and fit for the future. It’s a sign of Wigan\u2019s care for both community wellbeing and public assets.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"