Flintshire appoints Liberty for empty homes work

Flintshire County Council in Wales has appointed property services company Liberty to carry out works on empty council homes.The company has been appointed to the council’s £1.2m General Building Works & Property Refurbishment Framework.The multi-year contract will see the business repair and refurbish empty homes to an updated and modern standard for new tenants across the council’s 7,300 properties.As part of the new contract, Liberty says it is committed to supporting the local community. The company will offer an apprenticeship for a local young person to kickstart their career, and work with the council on community projects that make a positive impact.Liberty is also committed to caring for the environment and plans to reduce carbon emissions by using electric vehicles.Vicky Clark, the county council’s chief officer for housing and communities, said: “We are looking forward to working with Liberty to refurbish our empty housing stock.“It is positive that the company is committed to supporting the local community in what will be an ambitious project to bring our void properties up to modern standards, and to be able to offer a home for those in need.”Bryan Tennant, Liberty’s regional director for repairs, maintenance and construction, said: “This significant milestone allows us to breathe new life into vacant properties, revitalising them to meet the highest modern standards for the benefit of the council’s tenants.“Together with Flintshire County Council, we embark on a transformative journey. Our shared vision encompasses not only the renovation of properties but also the empowerment of individuals. At Liberty, we are proud to be catalysts of positive change and progress.”Read next: Osprey appoints apprentices of the boardAre you a social housing professional? Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to upload news stories, post job vacancies, and connect with colleagues on our secure social feed.