New repair provider for social housing
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a temporary contract to Mears until August 2012, when a permanent contractor will be appointed.
Mears took over from Enterprise on Monday, November 7. Services will include voids, response repairs, aids and adaptations to the council’s 5,500 housing stock.
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Hide AdDay to day operations will run from the existing Mears office in Bedford with the potential for a new satellite office in Dunstable.
Councillor Carole Hegley, responsible for social care, health and housing at the council, said: “We are determined to make sure that our tenants benefit from a high quality repair and maintenance service.
“We look forward to working in a productive partnership with Mears.”