Liberty, a leading property services business, has successfully secured a new contract with Flintshire County Council. This multi-year contract involves General Building Works and Property Refurbishment on empty homes within the council’s portfolio of 7,300 properties. The aim is to upgrade and modernize these properties to provide high-quality accommodation for new tenants.
In addition to their core tasks, Liberty is also committed to supporting the local community. As part of the contract, they will offer an apprenticeship opportunity to a young individual from the area, providing them with a valuable start to their career. Furthermore, Liberty will collaborate with the council on community projects that have a positive impact. The company also plans to reduce carbon emissions by incorporating electric vehicles into their operations, demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability.
Bryan Tennant, regional director (Repairs and Maintenance and Construction) at Liberty, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership with Flintshire County Council. He emphasized the significance of this opportunity to revitalize vacant properties and bring them up to modern standards, ultimately benefiting the council’s tenants. He also highlighted the shared vision between Liberty and the council, which goes beyond renovating properties and extends to empowering individuals. Liberty aims to be a catalyst for positive change and progress.
Vicky Clark, chief officer for housing & communities at Flintshire County Council, welcomed the collaboration with Liberty. She expressed her excitement about the project to refurbish the council’s empty housing stock and bring them up to modern standards. She also emphasized the importance of providing suitable homes for those in need.
With a diverse range of property services, Liberty is well-equipped to handle all aspects of property maintenance, including reactive and planned maintenance, refurbishments, mechanical and electrical projects, construction, and whole-home decarbonization.