Weekly Minutes:
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd-
Glasgow West Housing Association continues its investment in better homes with key developments such as new builds at Burnbank House, retrofits on Argyle Street, and maintenance works at Corunna Street. These upgrades showcase its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, ensuring residents enjoy comfortable, modern, and energy-efficient homes.
Home in Scotland Ltd-
Home in Scotland Ltd has extended its repairs partnership with Wheatley Group until 2027, ensuring continued service quality for tenants while aligning future strategies. The move allows time for a comprehensive review of repair models, focusing on value for money, long-term planning, and improved resident satisfaction across Scotland.
Barnet London Borough-
Barnet Council is strengthening public safety and environmental sustainability with two major initiatives. The extension of borough-wide CCTV monitoring ensures seamless surveillance and community protection, while the rollout of food waste bins promotes responsible recycling. Together, these measures reflect Barnet’s commitment to creating a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable borough for residents.
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council-
Bury Council is transforming adult social care with a new five-year Supported Living model for residents with learning disabilities and autism. The re-tendered £13.7m annual service focuses on independence and wellbeing, shifting towards a strengths-based approach that empowers individuals to thrive while ensuring consistent, high-quality support across the community.
Cambridge City Council-
Cambridge City Council is launching a £74m investment drive to upgrade housing safety and maintenance. Covering 13 key contracts, the plan addresses issues such as damp, mould, fire safety, electrical systems, and asbestos management. This strategic pipeline ensures safer, healthier, and energy-efficient homes for residents across the city.
Dover District Council-
Dover District Council is making major strides in sustainability, safety, and modernisation. From improving water safety and pest control to launching a district-wide energy efficiency programme, the council is strengthening housing standards. It’s also modernising operations through a new digital door access system, enhancing both environmental and operational resilience.
Fareham Borough Council-
Fareham Borough Council is advancing its green transport vision with new electric vehicle charging stations at the Innovation Centre. The £50,000 sustainability project, supported by the Solent Enterprise Zone, encourages cleaner commuting options and supports local businesses while contributing to Fareham’s long-term ambition for a carbon-neutral and connected community.
Hackney London Borough-
Hackney Council has approved a £180m programme to modernise thousands of homes across the borough. The four-year plan will deliver extensive internal, external, and fire safety upgrades, supporting energy efficiency and local job creation. This major investment reflects Hackney’s long-term commitment to building safer and greener communities.
Hammersmith & Fulham London Borough-
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is leading the way in sustainable housing with a three-year improvement programme for 316 homes. Funded through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, the project will enhance insulation, heating, and glazing, improving comfort for residents while cutting carbon emissions and advancing the borough’s net-zero goals.
Kingston upon Thames London Royal Borough-
Kingston Council is reinforcing public safety and service quality through two new CCTV and security guarding contracts worth £3.7m. Alongside this, it extended its cleaning service to include additional maintenance duties, ensuring cleaner and more secure council facilities that better serve staff, residents, and local communities.
Lambeth London Borough-
Lambeth Council is investing in sustainability with a new retrofit project funded under the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The £250,000 initiative will deliver energy-saving upgrades across public buildings, reinforcing Lambeth’s drive to cut carbon emissions and create more efficient, climate-resilient community spaces.
Lancashire County Council-
Lancashire County Council is implementing a broad building improvement programme across schools and community facilities. Projects include roof renewals, boiler replacements, fire alarm upgrades, and electrical rewiring. Together, these works ensure safer, energy-efficient environments that support education, wellbeing, and long-term asset resilience across the county.
Leeds City Council-
Leeds City Council is taking a multi-pronged approach to improving housing safety and technology. With new investments in fire safety, asbestos surveys, and assistive technology, the city aims to ensure compliance, enhance wellbeing, and modernise services. These initiatives underscore Leeds’ focus on safer homes and smarter community care.
Lewisham London Borough-
Lewisham Council is advancing community safety and infrastructure renewal through key initiatives in housing, education, and security. The extension of its building security services and introduction of £12m in housing works frameworks will boost maintenance and safety.
Mansfield District Council-
Mansfield Council is upgrading local infrastructure to enhance safety and efficiency. Projects include a £1.99m refurbishment and a £5.5m electrical upgrade across housing stock. These essential improvements ensure long-term reliability, compliance, and modern standards in public and residential spaces.
Milton Keynes Borough Council-
Milton Keynes Council is championing low-carbon innovation with a new 10-year heat network contract. The project, supplying renewable heat to civic and leisure buildings by 2028, is backed by government funding. It marks a key step toward the council’s ambition for sustainable energy and a climate-resilient future.
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council-
Oldham Council is stepping up its green and safety commitments with two key initiatives. It’s expanding its low-carbon heat networks through a £180,000 partnership with Ernst & Young and awarding a new fire alarm maintenance contract to protect public assets, ensuring safer, energy-efficient facilities across the borough.
Westminster London Borough-
Westminster Council continues to deliver on its promise of safer, modern, and sustainable housing. With projects spanning fire safety upgrades, major refurbishments, and digital telecare equipment ahead of BT’s switchover, the council is enhancing infrastructure, sustainability, and resident wellbeing across its extensive property portfolio.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council-
Wigan Council is investing in better learning and living environments through a series of school and housing upgrades. From creating new SEN spaces to modernising heating, drainage, and fire alarm systems, the council’s projects enhance safety, accessibility, and comfort while supporting inclusive education and sustainable development.