KD 6057 - College Gardens Cladding Removal
July 17, 2026 Executive Director of Housing & Regeneration (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Housing & Regeneration approved recommendations on 17/07/2026. The decision was to award a contract for cladding remediation at College Gardens to D&B Facades. This includes using the approved capital budget while pursuing grant funding and delegating authority to the Service Director, Council Housing Homes, to finalise contractual arrangements.
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Purpose
This is a KD to award the contract for cladding removal and replacement.
1 to 43 College Gardens is a block of 42 maisonettes each having 2 levels. The building was the subject of a Fire Risk Assessment which identified non-compliant cladding on the exterior.
This contract will enable the following works to be undertaken: Remove and replace all existing cladding/walkway balustrade panels support structure and insulation with solid aluminium panels, aluminium support structure and mineral wool insulation/cavity barriers.
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Lisa Tully |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |