The council has entered into new agreements that will support essential maintenance, capital works, and statutory compliance across its 11,000 housing units and public buildings. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster a more collaborative approach, driving efficiency and better outcomes for residents.
Key contract awards include a ten-year Planned Works contract with Equans Regeneration Limited, which will oversee improvement works, structural repairs, and energy efficiency upgrades for the council's homes. Additionally, United Infrastructure has secured two long-term contracts for planned improvement works on both high-rise and low-rise residential blocks and estates.
The Strategic Alliance framework is designed to cultivate long-term partnerships, promoting innovation, shared accountability, and effective planning for major works and compliance programmes. This approach is intended to enable closer collaboration among partners, allowing for quicker responses to challenges and ensuring investment is strategically targeted.
As part of their contractual commitments, the appointed contractors will establish offices within the Borough. Councillor Robert Whitton, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, stated that these awards underscore the council's commitment to providing safe, high-quality homes and buildings. He added, "Through the Strategic Alliance, we are strengthening relationships with trusted partners, improving collaboration and creating a more efficient model for delivering high-quality, value-for-money services while providing the best possible services for local communities."
