Hobson & Porter Minor Works Division has been chosen by Selby District Council in North Yorkshire to carry out Decent Homes housing improvements to local homes.
The three year contract will involve installing new kitchens and bathrooms to properties, as well as carrying out re-roofing and rewiring work and installing new central heating systems. A Selby District Council spokesperson said "we have used a very innovative solution to get suitable contractors. We have worked with Leeds City Council to use what is called a framework agreement they have with a number of contractors for this work. Five of the companies who had done the required modernisation work in Leeds were interested in also working in Selby. We selected Hobson & Porter and Lovell Partnerships as the best"
In the first tranche of work, Hobson & Porter will refurbish 180 homes in the Selby area between April and June 2008.
Hobson & Porter has a strong track record of delivering housing refurbishment schemes throughout Yorkshire, and we are proud to be working with Selby District Council and helping to improve the quality of life for residents in the area" said Hobson & Porter Managing Director Dave Watson.
Chair of Selby District Council's Social Board Cllr Gillian Ivey added: "One of the key priorities for Selby District Council this year is to ensure tenants can enjoy the best quality homes within the resources we have available. We feel it is vitally important to be able to offer tenants warm, safe and modern homes. The partnership with Hobson & Porter and our other contractors will help us to deliver on this commitment."
