Weekly Minutes:
Knowes Housing Association Ltd-
Knowes is powering ahead with a full-scale housing refresh. Kitchens have been modernised, boilers in 107 homes upgraded, and 41 properties received new windows and doors. Landscaping and gutter cleaning are underway, while a fresh Electrical Installation Condition Report contract ensures safety. Storm repairs to 140 homes and ongoing fence restoration are wrapping up.
Ochil View Housing Association Ltd-
Ochil View is refreshing its property services, bringing in interim contractors and saving £300k on planned maintenance. Cost-effective updates to thermostatic valves, door entries, and shower systems are already delivering results while the search for a long-term provider continues.
Southside Housing Association Ltd-
Southside is embracing green heating with a new air-source heat pump maintenance deal covering nearly 500 homes and cylinders. Meanwhile, window upgrades in conservation areas reflect a long-term approach to sustainability and affordability, slightly overshooting budget but backed by future cost savings.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council-
Gateshead’s development plan is driving progress. A £7.8 m investment in Clasper housing, £2.4 m in new kitchens and management systems, and urgent fire safety and maintenance upgrades have all begun. A transparent biannual pipeline promises bold investment in community infrastructure and housing.
Hammersmith & Fulham London Borough-
Big strides in housing upgrades are underway in Hammersmith & Fulham. A £31.96m contract with Thermoserv Ltd will keep 11,000 homes warm and safe through long-term boiler maintenance. Meanwhile, Greyline Group Ltd is set to refurbish street properties starting August 2025, as part of a wider improvement programme that brings renewed life to homes across the borough.
Hillingdon London Borough-
Hillingdon is ramping up its housing and school safety improvements with a wave of new contracts. From electrical testing and appliance servicing to vital fire safety works in schools, the council is investing in resilience. A new roofing scheme will upgrade 29 homes, while contract extensions ensure continuity in maintenance services across the borough, driving safety and efficiency.
Hounslow London Borough-
Hounslow is keeping homes in top shape by extending a five-year contract with Coalo Ltd for repairs, maintenance, and void works. The move boosts efficiency and ensures consistent quality in housing services from mid-2025.
Ipswich Borough Council-
Ipswich is boosting fire safety in communal housing, with Ridge & Partners steering early-phase upgrades across high-risk sites in the borough. The move prioritises prevention and resident protection via strategic funding and phased implementation.
Lancashire County Council-
Lancashire is renovating core community sites, boiler replacements across schools, flat roof renewals, and urgent repairs including at Morecambe Westgate Primary are underway through quotation-based procurement, ensuring refreshed, safe environments for local families.
Liverpool City Council-
Schools across Liverpool are getting essential upgrades to improve safety, comfort and learning environments. At Norman Pannell Primary, Phase 5 of refurbishment is now underway, completing the school’s full redevelopment. Pinehurst and Gwladys Street primaries will benefit from critical pipework and heating upgrades to prevent system failures. Meanwhile, toilet refurbishments at Mosspits Primary aim to modernise facilities over the summer break.
North Lanarkshire Council-
North Lanarkshire is driving forward one of its largest housing improvement projects with a £19.5m refurbishment of Whifflet and Calder Court towers. Delivered by Kier Construction, the project includes cladding replacement, fire safety enhancements, M&E upgrades, and concierge improvements boosting safety, comfort, and long-term value with early contractor input to reduce delivery risks.
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council-
Oldham is safeguarding school attendance with a nearly £65k boiler replacement at Mills Hill Primary, averting closures. The upgrade reflects the council’s commitment to preventing disruption and protecting educational delivery while modernising essential infrastructure.
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council-
Welwyn Hatfield is renewing essentials with extended gas maintenance contracts that safeguard audits and compliance through 2028. The council’s strategic extensions secure audited safety systems across its housing stock.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council-
Wigan is enhancing school and town infrastructure, drainage at Wood Fold Primary, energy upgrades at Town Hall, taps at Town Hall kitchens, and emergency lighting at Pier buildings. From toilets to safety repairs, every corner gets attention in this community-driven refresh.