Weekly Minutes:
Wheatley Group-
Wheatley signs on 41 subcontractors across 10 trades to keep homes in top shape for the next three years. On top of that, a £2m, eight-year deal with JLA ensures care and housing sites stay stocked with reliable kitchen and laundry kit, saving 15%, capping inflation, and keeping services running smoothly.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council-
Antrim moves fast retrospectively approving top-ranked CHP Mechanical to replace boilers at Antrim Forum. Scoring 100% in evaluation, the direct award keeps this heating upgrade on track, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum energy efficiency at one of the borough’s busiest community hubs.
Bradford Metropolitan City Council-
Bradford’s Darley Street Market enters the home stretch, fit-out underway to replace two aging markets and anchor the new City Village. Set to unlock 1,000 new homes, this phase needs timely funding to avoid costly delays. It’s a bold regeneration play with big economic and community rewards on the horizon.
Central Bedfordshire Council-
Central Bedfordshire safeguards its homes with a £3.88m contract for electrical testing and a £1m extension for DHE Group after a contractor collapse. The swift action secures continuity, legal compliance, and peace of mind for residents keeping vital safety checks running without disruption.
Herefordshire Council-
Herefordshire keeps infrastructure strong, awarding S C Joseph Ltd contracts for roof works at Gorsley Goffs Primary and upgrades at Churchill House. Combined spend tops £237k, covering contingency and professional fees to protect public assets with long-lasting, high-quality improvements.
Hounslow London Borough-
Hounslow steps up on waste committing £218,000 to extend two key recycling roles and an extra £90,000 for an independent service review. The double investment strengthens the borough’s push for cleaner streets, smarter services, and a waste system that keeps pace with environmental goals and population growth.
Hull City Council-
Hull cranks up its carbon-cutting mission with over £2.1m approved for solar PV design, Western Library upgrades, and a major Ennerdale Leisure Centre refurb. Backed by Salix and Sport England, the projects include heat pumps, pool fixes, and energy upgrades delivered via Clear Futures and Hull Esteem to keep the city on track for 2030 carbon neutrality.
Lancashire County Council-
Lancashire’s school estates are getting smarter new boilers for Lancaster Ryelands, windows for Longton Primary, and a raft of upgrades via mini-competitions. The council also locks in contractors for fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and legionella management ensuring buildings stay warm, safe, and compliant from 2025 to 2027 and beyond.
Leeds City Council-
Leeds lifts accessibility standards launching a £2.68m tender to supply and install stairlifts and specialist lifts across council homes and civic buildings. With a 3+1 year contract structure, the plan supports independent living, zero-carbon goals, and smarter procurement across the city’s vital infrastructure.
Mansfield District Council-
Mansfield takes facade safety seriously, awarding long-term remediation contracts to Willmott Dixon and partners for key council buildings. Spanning up to 30 months, the deals cover design, investigation, and project oversight ensuring safety, quality, and full compliance every step of the way.
Salford City Council-
Salford rolls out a £580k revamp of Duchy Caravan Park’s amenity blocks bringing long-overdue comfort upgrades to site users. With G. Jones Ltd at the helm, the 10-month project targets better maintenance and cleaner facilities, giving this community hub a fresh lease on life.
Sheffield City Council-
Sheffield’s kitchen revamp is cooking £2.9m locked in to supply 38,000 homes over four years. At the same time, the city bids for a £10m boost to expand its heat network. It’s all part of Sheffield’s plan to deliver greener homes, lower energy bills, and more tenant-focused infrastructure.
Somerset Council-
Somerset is getting things done, greenlighting contracts for void repairs, roof replacement at Bridgwater Library, and a £1.1m Dynamic Purchasing System for home adaptations. Launching May 2025, the DPS keeps things flexible while urgent upgrades fix 33 library roof leaks. The result? Safer, smarter, and more responsive services across housing and infrastructure.
Tamworth Borough Council-
Tamworth hits reset on housing repairs partnering with Equans and Ark to overhaul its voids performance from April 2025. With a fresh approach and new leadership, the council is aiming for faster turnarounds, better-maintained homes, and more reliable service delivery across its housing stock.
Waltham Forest London Borough-
Waltham Forest tightens up property maintenance with a £4m multi-trade contract to Kirkman & Jourdain Ltd. Covering council buildings and schools for two years, with a potential two-year extension, it’s a strategic move to keep local assets safe, maintained, and future-ready with reliable, on-call expertise.