Weekly Minutes:
Birmingham City Council-
Birmingham has greenlit urgent boiler replacements worth £675,000 for two Schools, funded by the School Condition Allocation Grant. Work begins in October 2025 and wraps in early 2026, with Acivico leading procurement. The upgrades ensure warm, energy-efficient learning environments for children, even amid the council’s ongoing financial challenges.
Bristol City Council-
Bristol is fast-tracking safety upgrades with £5m from Homes England to remediate cladding on 21 high-rises, aiming for full compliance by 2030. The council is also set to procure a seven-year electricity metering service, ensuring accurate billing and efficiency. These initiatives reinforce Bristol’s push for safer, smarter, and more sustainable living environments.
Cambridge City Council-
Cambridge is launching a £3.8m-per-year home retrofit programme from 2026 to 2029, aiming to upgrade energy-inefficient council homes to at least EPC ‘C’. Building on a successful earlier phase, the council will install heat pumps and other eco-friendly measures, supported by government grants to tackle fuel poverty, cut emissions, and improve living standards.
Clackmannanshire Council-
Clackmannanshire is progressing its RAAC housing response in Tillicoultry, with repairs and tenant support plans approved. The council is exploring structural options and offering home-loss payments to ensure resident safety and long-term housing stability. The move prioritises tenant wellbeing in the wake of significant structural concerns.
Guildford Borough Council-
Guildford is ramping up housing safety with a £2.4m fire door installation project and fresh contracts for void refurbishments totalling over £10m. With works covering both new and legacy voids, and leasehold properties included, the council is investing in housing quality, fire safety, and faster property turnaround to meet resident needs.
Hackney London Borough-
Hackney is pushing forward with a £105m fire safety programme across 462 buildings and a £16.4m procurement for home adaptations. It’s also improving depots with EV chargers and heat pumps and has extended contracts for disabled adaptations and stair-lifts. These efforts reflect Hackney’s commitment to safer, greener, and more inclusive housing and workplace environments.
Haringey London Borough-
Haringey is pressing on with housing upgrades, appointing a new contractor to complete its Topham Square development after a builder’s collapse. It’s also investing in Canning Crescent with added consultancy to address fire damper issues. These efforts maintain momentum on key projects aligned with its 3,000 new homes goal.
Islington London Borough-
Islington has extended its partnership with Kingdom Services for a year, enhancing street cleansing enforcement. With increased revenue shares and a £1.03m contract, the council aims to crack down on fly-tipping and littering. This move supports its environmental goals and continues its drive toward a cleaner, greener, and more responsible urban space.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council-
To maintain service stability, Nuneaton and Bedworth have extended their Grounds Maintenance contract until October 2028. Amid procurement uncertainties, this two-year extension ensures residents continue receiving uninterrupted service, with terms unchanged apart from minor cost adjustments. The move reflects cautious fiscal planning during a volatile market environment.
Slough Borough Council-
Slough is re-procuring its estates and window cleaning services under a six-year, £4.56m plan. The move follows a previous contractor’s withdrawal and aims to boost cleaning standards, ensure TUPE compliance, and recover costs via service charges demonstrating a renewed focus on housing upkeep and resident satisfaction.
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council-
Stockport Council has appointed Restoration Projects Ltd to re-roof historic Bramall Hall. The project protects vital heritage assets, including rare wall paintings, from water damage. This work underscores the council’s dedication to preserving local history and maintaining iconic public spaces for future generations to explore and enjoy.
Stroud District Council-
Stroud has outsourced its water hygiene services to SMS Environmental, citing better value and reduced risk over in-house delivery. Covering routine maintenance and minor housing repairs, the contract supports the council’s focus on cost-effectiveness while safeguarding tenants through rigorous hygiene standards and professional service provision.
Sunderland City Council-
Sunderland has extended its building materials supply contract for two years, ensuring steady provision for repairs and maintenance. The decision avoids procurement delays and supports continuity ahead of the 2027 NEPO transition. The extension reflects the council’s emphasis on reliable service delivery in a shifting supply landscape.
Waverley Borough Council-
Waverley has awarded a three-year contract worth nearly £1m for essential electrical inspections and remedial works across its housing stock. The programme ensures compliance with mandatory five-year safety checks, bolstering tenant safety and infrastructure reliability across the borough, while preparing for potential contract extensions through to 2030.