Pictured above: Work gets under way in Cheltenham

Birmingham-based Lovell has been awarded a one-year contract to refurbish 80 council-owned homes managed by Cheltenham Borough Homes (CBH).

The work, which falls under the Decent Homes initiative, is worth around £450,000. Affordable housing and refurbishment specialists Lovell say the two organisations have forged an excellent relationship over the last eight years. Lovell Midlands Partnering & Development Manager Rob Moore commented:

"We started working with CBH in 2003. We have always worked hard to deliver an outstanding service and I think the fact that we are still working together eight years later is testament to that.

"We have a strong relationship with CBH and will continue to refurbish homes in the area to the very highest standards, while also ensuring we play our part in helping community integration and improving the lives of residents."

Vicky Day, Investment & Technical Manager for CBH added:

"Our successful Creating Better Homes project, which was delivered through a partnering relationship with Lovell, resulted in 100% decency levels for the properties we manage and maintain two years ahead of Government deadlines and on budget. We are pleased to be working with Lovell again to deliver an internal refurbishment programme."