Govanhill Housing Association Ltd-<\/b> Adur & Worthing Councils-<\/b> Ashfield District Council-<\/b> Bury Metropolitan Borough Council-<\/b> Enfield London Borough-<\/b> Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council-<\/b> Havering London Borough-<\/b> Herefordshire Council-<\/b> Kingston upon Thames London Royal Borough-<\/b> Leeds City Council-<\/b> Mansfield District Council-<\/b> Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council-<\/b> Salford City Council-<\/b> Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council-<\/b> Stroud District Council-<\/b> Uttlesford District Council-<\/b> Weekly Minutes: Govanhill Housing Association Ltd- Govanhill is doubling down on safety and quality. A fire upgrade brings new sprinklers, door repairs, and electrical upgrades. Meanwhile, a family-friendly flat refurbishment at 178 Allison Street trims \u00a350k in costs while delivering upgraded layouts part of Govanhill\u2019s drive to modernise homes and maximise value. Adur & Worthing […]<\/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-8464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-minutes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8464","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=8464"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8466,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8464\/revisions\/8466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/span>Govanhill is doubling down on safety and quality. A fire upgrade brings new sprinklers, door repairs, and electrical upgrades. Meanwhile, a family-friendly flat refurbishment at 178 Allison Street trims \u00a350k in costs while delivering upgraded layouts part of Govanhill\u2019s drive to modernise homes and maximise value.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Adur is locking in long-term accessibility with a \u00a3300k-a-year disabled adaptations contract, bridging the gap between the old agreement and a refreshed seven-year deal. Residents can expect seamless service and continued support, as the council future-proofs housing with a steady hand and a focus on inclusive, dependable living standards.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Ashfield is enhancing town centre properties with a window replacement contract, awarded to StoreyBuild. Funded through the High Street Property Fund, the project supports energy efficiency and visual appeal under standard contractual terms, aligning with the council\u2019s regeneration goals.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Bury is gearing up for a \u00a37m housing push. A \u00a31.15m contract will deliver fresh kitchens and bathrooms, while over \u00a36m goes to energy upgrades across four estates. GGI\u2019s EPC contract extension ensures greener homes, reduced bills, and sustained progress on the council\u2019s low-carbon mission.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Enfield is scaling up energy performance with a \u00a31.24m housing upgrade at Strand Place and Statham Grove. New roofs and windows will boost EPC ratings and support the borough\u2019s 2030 net-zero target, while efficient procurement via the PfH framework ensures the investment delivers maximum impact and value.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Gateshead is connecting council buildings to its heat network under a \u00a35.65m deal with Gateshead Energy Company. Spanning 30 years, the project supports the Thrive agenda by cutting carbon, delivering long-term savings, and setting a foundation for greener public assets across the borough.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Havering is tackling cladding safety at Highfield Towers with help from a \u00a3250k government grant. The full \u00a34.39m project, driven by Building Safety Act 2022 standards, will improve fire safety and restore confidence in high-rise living bringing essential compliance and long-overdue peace of mind to residents.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Herefordshire is going green and clean. A phased retrofit strategy targets 60,000 poorly rated homes, while a new recycling plan aims to lift rates from 40% to 58% by 2026. The council also approved a \u00a3320k roofing project at Trinity Primary School, reducing future maintenance costs and boosting building efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Kingston is making bold climate moves with a \u00a37.2m retrofit across 15 buildings. Solar panels, LED lighting, and heat pumps will drive a 135.8-tonne cut in Carbon emission annually. Funded through grants and offset schemes, this ambitious programme puts sustainability at the centre of the borough\u2019s long-term housing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Leeds is investing across housing and infrastructure with a \u00a37.5m estate maintenance programme and a \u00a36.4m fire protection contract for housing blocks. A \u00a324.5m heat network heads to tender, while a \u00a3500k contract upgrades doors and windows citywide. Halton Library also received a refurbishment to boost digital access, sustainability, and community use.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Mansfield is rolling out a full-scale housing upgrade blitz. Contracts were approved for asbestos removal, new boilers, re-roofing, windows, and doors. Two firms were appointed for window replacements, while \u00a32m will fund kitchen and bathroom overhauls. A \u00a362k home adaptation also makes space more accessible for residents with mobility needs.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Oldham is heating up school infrastructure with over \u00a3150k in contracts for new boilers at three primary schools. Horton Mill, Propps Hall, and Springhead are all being upgraded to avoid closures and ensure warm, safe learning environments all delivered on fast-track timelines through trusted contractor Seddon Construction.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Salford is extending vital repair services with a \u00a3340k deal to keep urgent non-housing fixes on track. Schofield & Sons Ltd and G Jones Ltd will continue tackling repairs under \u00a310k, supporting local jobs and delivering low-emission maintenance as part of Salford\u2019s wider climate and resilience goals.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Stockport is turning up the heat with plans to secure a development and funding partner for its District Heat Network. A Local Development Order will ease planning hurdles, fast-tracking construction and laying the groundwork for low-carbon heating across the borough\u2019s future developments.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Stroud is keeping homes clean and costs controlled with a cleaning contract extension to Wettons through March 2026. A new contract, limited to housing estates and offices, will start April 2026. With leaseholder charges set to rise, Section 20 consultations are underway to ensure fair and lawful implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Uttlesford spent \u00a328.7m on goods and services in 2024\/25, with \u00a38m going to Axis for housing repairs and \u00a3300k in social value. A new procurement report highlights better transparency under the Procurement Act 2023, with published contracts, SME inclusion, and tighter supplier oversight reshaping council buying practices.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"