News 2012
February 28th 2012
Cladding update
Front Hall extensions are now to be cladded...however it does not included the flat roofs..so again the thermal issues would not be addressed in full.
February 2012
Big Energy Upgrade....ERDF European Regional Development Fund
WNWHL(leeds City Council) Cladding New Wortley scheme alterations and scheme omissions.
More details are now emerging on the cladding scheme in New Wortley and the original works planned seem to have somewhat changed.It appears now the the facias and guttering will not be included at this point in time...although the vertical drain pipes.So it does appear that the scheme in its present format is a mismatch.Whether the scheme in its present format will address the issues and make all the houses anyway near thermally efficent is highly unlikely.
The Wimpey no Fines properties (houses) on the estate are of four types.The four bedroom houses and the small two bedroom houses have wooden front hall extensions and the heat loss from these would still need addressing for the houses to become truly thermally efficent.
The three bedroom and the large two bedrooms houses do not have these wooden hall extensions and just have a canopy over the front door(not back doors)....more details on dedicated page click weblink below.
Big Energy upgrade
Morrison Facilities are now making tenants sign a blanket disclaimer before some work commences and refuse to commence the work before it is signed (even when they have not been requested to move items)...some residents(incl older residents)are confused over the reason behind this stance..your housing tenancy agreement ultimatley lies with LCC as the Strategic Landlord and they are in high probability responsible for the actions of the contractors and any subcontractor. In theory the contractor should be covered by Public Liability Insurance....Let us know your views ?
Leeds City Council have produced a leaflet about the standards they expect contractors to adhere to.
Contractor Code of Conduct
Office of Fair Trading
Trading Standards
Consumer Direct
January 2012
Grass Cutting.Continental Landscapes has taken over responsibility for grass cutting.
Continental Landscapes will prove a grounds maintenance service to Leeds City Council housing areas within
East North East homes Leeds, Aire Valley homes Leeds, West North West homes Leeds, Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) and Highways.
For more information click here
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