Weekly Minutes:
Bristol City Council-
Bristol City Council is improving housing safety with citywide drainage and stack clearance works. The programme ensures homes remain well-maintained, reduces structural risks, and strengthens responsive repairs, benefiting residents with more reliable infrastructure while supporting long-term housing resilience across the city.
Castle Point Borough Council-
Castle Point Council plans to tender £125m in repairs, maintenance, and heating contracts across its housing and corporate properties. Spanning up to a decade, the procurement aims to raise efficiency, strengthen compliance, and embed environmental standards, securing modern and sustainable services for residents well into the future.
Cheltenham Borough Council-
Cheltenham is boosting fire safety in housing blocks by installing 76 fire-rated windows. Following safety assessments, the initiative enhances resident protection, ensures compliance with regulations, and demonstrates the council’s commitment to safeguarding communities while modernising housing infrastructure for improved living standards.
Guildford Borough Council-
Guildford Council advanced a busy programme of service improvements, from grounds maintenance and cleaning contracts to responsive housing repairs. Consultants were also appointed for a homeless centre redevelopment, while stock surveys and environmental projects moved forward. Together, these investments aim to strengthen housing quality, community services, and sustainability across the borough.
Hammersmith & Fulham London Borough-
Hammersmith & Fulham Council launched a major refurbishment programme for over 200 street properties, set to run until 2027. Alongside this, preparations for future housing repairs are underway. Performance data showed strong results: high compliance with safety laws, fewer drainage callouts, and resident satisfaction at almost 80 percent.
Lancashire County Council-
Lancashire Council pressed ahead with school improvement projects, from new roofing works at Leyland Moss Side and Holy Saviour schools to fire safety upgrades at Moorbrook and Crow Orchard. Each scheme prioritises safer, modern learning environments, ensuring pupils benefit from reliable facilities and improved compliance with essential building standards.
Leeds City Council-
Leeds is driving a wide-ranging city renewal, including school decarbonisation, fire safety upgrades, lift refurbishments, landscape improvements, and the Morley Learning & Skills Centre redevelopment. Projects enhance safety, sustainability, and learning opportunities, modernising public and housing infrastructure for residents while ensuring energy-efficient, secure, and accessible facilities.
Lincolnshire County Council-
Lincolnshire Council approved replacing a temporary classroom at Fleet Wood Lane Primary with a permanent extension, enhancing learning spaces. It also committed £750,000 to maintain 59 waste site compactors, reducing haulage costs and ensuring efficiency. The dual focus highlights investments in both education and environmentally responsible waste management services.
Mansfield District Council-
Mansfield Council extended its asbestos survey and testing partnership with Environtec for another year, supporting housing capital works. Valued at £150,000 annually, the arrangement helps ensure properties remain safe and compliant with “Decent Homes” standards. The extension reflects the council’s continued commitment to tenant safety and long-term housing quality.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council-
Newry, Mourne and Down Council approved new asbestos control measures and extended waste contracts to maintain service continuity. In a regional collaboration, the council also secured an operator to deliver electric vehicle chargepoints under a joint scheme, boosting clean transport options and supporting climate targets across Northern Ireland communities.
Nottinghamshire County Council-
Nottinghamshire Council will introduce a new Adult Social Care Cleaning Services Framework to support vulnerable residents, especially after hospital discharges. By standardising commissioning and pricing, the framework replaces inconsistent arrangements. It aims to promote independence, reduce family and staff pressures, and provide a more efficient, sustainable countywide service.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council-
Nuneaton and Bedworth Council awarded a two-year cleaning contract to its own trading company, NABCEL, securing continuity after March 2025. Valued at nearly £600,000, the deal supports local jobs and reinvests benefits into the community, showing how council-owned enterprises can deliver essential services while strengthening the local economy.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council-
Southend Council invested £1m to refurbish play areas across local parks, delivering new equipment, surfacing, and landscaping. The improvements form part of the borough’s Parks Improvement Programme, designed to revitalise green spaces, promote outdoor activity, and provide safer, more engaging facilities for children, families, and wider community use.
Stirling Council-
Stirling Council confirmed its vision to transform the former Ministry of Defence site at Forthside into a Digital Hub. Procurement for a refurbishment contractor was approved, with committee backing for scope, funding, and delivery. The project promises a modern space for innovation, enterprise, and regeneration at the heart of Stirling.
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council-
Stockport Council approved several school and civic improvements, including refurbishment at Mount Tabor, remedial works at Bramhall High, and safety upgrades at Whitehill Primary. By investing in modern classrooms, safer facilities, and essential refurbishments, the council is strengthening education provision and safeguarding important public buildings across the borough.
Swale Borough Council-
Swale Council proposed extending its grounds maintenance contract until 2029, securing annual savings of £75,000. Adjustments include reduced grass cutting, leaf clearance, and ending annual bedding, with overall contract costs falling. The approach balances financial pressures with the need to maintain safe, clean, and accessible public spaces for residents.
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council-
Tameside Council approved key investments, including classrooms for Cromwell High’s SEND pupils, urgent roof repairs at Hyde Town Hall, and restructuring facilities management services. Together, the works safeguard historic buildings, enhance specialist education, and streamline service delivery, demonstrating the council’s commitment to both community heritage and modern needs.
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council-
Tonbridge & Malling Council advanced green initiatives with refurbishment plans for Gibson East, including energy-efficiency upgrades, and solar panel installation at Larkfield Leisure Centre. Both projects align with the borough’s decarbonisation ambitions, cutting energy costs while modernising facilities for long-term environmental sustainability and improved community infrastructure.
Torfaen County Borough Council-
Torfaen Council advanced a series of projects, including LED lighting installations at schools, cybersecurity upgrades through new firewalls, and design stages for Ysgol Bryn Onnen’s refurbishment. Together, these investments boost energy efficiency, safety, and education standards, reflecting the council’s dual priorities of climate action and modern community facilities.
Wandsworth London Borough-
Wandsworth Council approved vital upgrades for Brandlehow and Penwortham primary schools, covering roof replacement and boiler renewal. The projects will secure safe, efficient, and resilient facilities for pupils and staff, reflecting the council’s continued commitment to maintaining high-quality, energy-conscious learning environments for the borough’s growing school communities.
Waverley Borough Council-
Waverley Council is focusing on community wellbeing and sustainability by bringing grounds maintenance in-house, supporting net-zero goals, installing stair lifts for mobility, and managing habitats through scrub clearance. These initiatives improve accessibility, protect the environment, and strengthen local services, reflecting a holistic approach to resident support and land stewardship.
West Oxfordshire District Council-
West Oxfordshire Council confirmed new roofing works at Carterton units, extended its Home Improvement Agency partnership, and lengthened its Ubico waste services contract until 2027. These decisions balance housing needs, support services for vulnerable residents, and sustainability in waste management, reflecting a clear focus on long-term community wellbeing.
Windsor & Maidenhead Royal Borough-
Windsor & Maidenhead Council advanced a diverse programme, from recycling savings worth £230,000 annually to refurbishment of John West House into supported accommodation. Other works include a school heat-pump replacement and property maintenance extensions, highlighting the borough’s integrated approach to housing, sustainability, and vital public services delivery.