Weekly Minutes:
Thenue Housing Association Ltd-
Thenue Housing Association is enhancing homes with its 2025-2026 Kitchen and Bathroom programme. Upgrades will be delivered across the housing stock, improving functionality and comfort for residents. The association has approved CCG as the preferred provider, ensuring projects stay within budget while delivering high-quality, practical home improvements.
City of Doncaster Council-
Doncaster Council is moving ahead with plans to secure a long-term supplier for timber and sheet materials. The £450,000 initiative will ensure reliable resources for housing and service projects, strengthening quality, compliance, and social value while supporting future regeneration and essential council works across the city.
Harlow District Council-
Harlow Council is stepping up its housing improvements with major investment across estates. A multi-million-pound housing programme is underway, supported by targeted fire safety and refurbishment schemes at Woodwards, Arkwrights, and Parsonage Leys. These projects strengthen building safety, upgrade living spaces, and reflect the council’s commitment to safer, modern homes.
Haringey London Borough-
Haringey Council is advancing a wide range of improvements, from essential school roof replacements and housing safety works to extending gas and electrical servicing. These upgrades aim to ensure safer homes, stronger compliance, and better facilities, while regeneration and heritage projects reflect the borough’s commitment to community wellbeing.
Hounslow London Borough-
Hounslow Council has approved a £560,000 programme to upgrade Hounslow Primary School. The project includes a new dining hall, ICT improvements, fire safety measures, and energy-efficient features. Together, these enhancements promise a safer, more modern learning environment, improving opportunities and daily life for local pupils and families.
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council-
Knowsley Council is restoring the historic Street in Prescot. Repairs to facades, shopfronts, and windows will preserve heritage while boosting town centre regeneration. The project also enhances energy efficiency and climate resilience, ensuring local architecture continues to support community identity and pride for generations to come.
Mansfield District Council-
Mansfield Council is pushing forward with housing and infrastructure upgrades. A £5.5m investment will improve electrical safety across homes, while £2m supports structural repairs at a town centre car park. Additional works will modernise bin chute doors, reflecting a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and regeneration.
Newham London Borough-
Newham Council is investing £2.1m into fitting out Manor Park Gym, part of a long-term leisure strategy. The project aims to provide modern, accessible facilities, reduce costs, and generate income, supporting healthier lifestyles and community wellbeing across the borough for years to come.
North Northamptonshire Council-
North Northamptonshire Council is refurbishing Raven House Children’s Home with new bathrooms, kitchens, radiators, and flooring. The £202,000 investment ensures compliance, comfort, and quality, providing children with a safer, more supportive environment. The project highlights the council’s dedication to vulnerable residents and long-term improvements in care services.
Salford City Council-
Salford Council is driving forward school expansion, building safety, and heritage protection. A £4.43m modular extension will expand the School at Barton Road Site, while other projects replace roofs, remove asbestos, and safeguard the historic Crescent Pub. These works boost education, housing standards, and cultural pride, delivering lasting benefits for residents.
St Albans City Council-
St Albans Council has extended its grounds maintenance partnership until 2028. Services include grass cutting, hedge care, and tree management, alongside biodiversity projects and rewilding schemes. The approach is creating greener spaces, encouraging volunteer involvement, and supporting a healthier, more sustainable environment across the district.
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council-
Stockport Council is investing across schools, heritage, and leisure. Projects include repairing roofs and windows at local schools, re-roofing Bramhall Hall, and decarbonising leisure centres. Plans for a heating network and upgraded public facilities underline the council’s commitment to sustainability, heritage preservation, and modern community infrastructure.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council-
Stratford-on-Avon Council is preparing to launch a new cleaning contract for public buildings and conveniences in 2026. The move promises higher standards, improved hygiene, and more reliable services across the district, ensuring residents and visitors benefit from safe and well-maintained community spaces.
Surrey Heath Borough Council-
Surrey Heath Council is set to invest £900,000 in refurbishing four playgrounds. Modern equipment, new safety surfacing, and inclusive designs will transform sites at Heatherside, Frimley Green, Camberley Park, and Woodend Road, creating exciting spaces that support children’s play, family wellbeing, and community engagement.
Swale Borough Council-
Swale Council has extended its maintenance service for public conveniences until 2026, covering sites across Sittingbourne, Sheerness, and Faversham. The decision ensures facilities remain safe and clean while the council reviews future options. It balances public hygiene with long-term planning for sustainable, community-focused provision.
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council-
Tameside Council is upgrading school facilities to improve safety and comfort. Livingstone Primary will receive a new boiler and asbestos removal, while Micklehurst Primary benefits from window and structural replacements. These investments ensure energy efficiency, safer learning environments, and better conditions for pupils and staff.
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council-
Tonbridge & Malling Council is rolling out major improvements, including solar panels at Larkfield Leisure Centre, new riverside lighting, and modernised waste services with Tunbridge Wells. A £3m office refurbishment and leisure centre upgrades underline the council’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and stronger community facilities.
Torfaen County Borough Council-
Torfaen Council is investing in education and leisure. New allotments at two primary schools will encourage outdoor learning, while a £231,000 project will replace the roof at Cwmbran Bowls Hall. These improvements enhance sustainability, protect facilities, and provide lasting community benefits for residents of all ages.
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