Weekly Minutes:
Govanhill Housing Association Ltd-
Govanhill is strengthening housing services with long-term contracts for gas maintenance, repairs, and voids management. Alongside a new refurbishment framework, these changes will deliver safer homes, faster response times, and community benefits such as apprenticeships, underlining the association’s commitment to tenants’ wellbeing and sustainable housing across its estates.
Bexley London Borough-
Bexley is set to enhance community spaces with a comprehensive grounds maintenance programme covering parks, cemeteries, and biodiversity projects. The new approach merges services for greater efficiency, introduces digital innovation, and strengthens customer care, ensuring well-kept green areas and reliable burial services while promoting sustainability across the borough.
Chorley Borough Council-
Chorley, working alongside South Ribble, is securing long-term support for residents with mobility needs through a new stairlift programme. The initiative ensures supply, installation, and maintenance with extended warranties, funded by the Disabled Facilities Grant, giving vulnerable residents safer, more accessible homes and greater independence for the future.
City of Doncaster Council-
Doncaster is investing in safer homes and public buildings through scaffolding services and upgraded fire alarm systems. Covering high-rise blocks and historic sites, these improvements protect residents, ensure compliance with safety standards, and strengthen the council’s wider commitment to regeneration and safer living conditions across the city.
Dundee City Council-
Dundee is delivering a wave of improvements across housing and community spaces, from replacing roofs and steps to modernising air systems and door entry controls. A £9.85m energy efficiency scheme at Linlathen leads the way, cutting carbon, reducing costs, and creating warmer, safer homes for residents.
Greenwich London Borough-
Greenwich is rolling out a major electric vehicle charging expansion, partnering with operators to deliver borough-wide infrastructure at no public cost. The 15-year project brings new on-street charging points, supporting cleaner travel choices, boosting sustainability, and making it easier for residents to switch to greener transport.
Herefordshire Council-
Herefordshire is tackling urgent housing and infrastructure needs with a mix of projects. These include converting the John Haider Building into homeless accommodation, upgrading electrical systems at Plough Lane, and improving school safety. A flood alleviation scheme at Merton Meadows also opens space for 400 new homes, supporting growth.
Islington London Borough-
Islington is improving accessibility and housing quality through new works at Shearling Way Estate and 222 Upper Street. Upgrades include safer communal spaces, modern kitchens and washrooms, and enhanced access for people with disabilities, reinforcing the council’s commitment to inclusivity and better living conditions for residents and staff alike.
Lancashire County Council-
Lancashire is reshaping how it delivers essential home adaptations. From September 2025, district councils will directly manage minor adaptation services under a devolved model backed by a £2m budget. The change promises faster delivery, improved outcomes, and more responsive support for residents with additional needs.
Lancaster City Council-
Lancaster is investing in housing improvements with a major re-roofing programme across estates in Vale, Greaves, and Hala. Covering five flat blocks, the works will improve insulation, safety, and comfort for tenants, while extending the lifespan of housing stock as part of the wider capital improvement programme.
Mansfield District Council-
Mansfield continues to improve housing standards with a major refurbishment at Sherwood Court. Phase 2 includes fire safety upgrades, disabled access, and courtyard improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations while creating safer, more comfortable homes. The project reflects the council’s long-term focus on regeneration and inclusive living environments.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council-
Neath Port Talbot has refreshed its Approved Contractors List, adding trusted firms for roofing, plumbing, asbestos, landscaping, and electrical services while removing non-compliant providers. The update ensures high standards, fair procurement, and reliable delivery of housing and infrastructure projects that directly improve community safety and residents’ quality of life.
Stroud District Council-
Stroud is investing in modernisation projects that improve both workspaces and homes. At Ebley Mill, new internal layouts and reception upgrades create a more efficient council hub, while The Corriett in Cam is being transformed into a modern independent living scheme with better accessibility and comfort for older residents.
Westminster London Borough-
Westminster has approved urgent remedial works at Cosway Street, resolving technical car lift issues in a key housing development. By acting quickly, the council has safeguarded residents’ access, avoided unnecessary costs, and ensured shared facilities are reliable, safe, and fit for long-term use.