Building safety works to lifts at four high-rise blocks
October 29, 2026 Strategic Director, Place (Officer) Key decision In call-in window 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 Strategic Director, Place approved building safety works to lifts at four high-rise blocks on 29/10/2026. The decision approved varying the existing lift refurbishment contract by an estimated £922,275.63 to include firefighting lift upgrades and secondary power supplies. This included extending the contract with Lift Specialists Ltd, and consultancy duties with Butler and Young Lift Consultants Limited and Pellings LLP.
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Purpose
Authorisation to increase the budget for the building safety works that are required to the lifts at Highfield Towers and the three high rise blocks at Petra estate to the existing high rise lift refurbishment contract.
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Details
| Reference | 0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | James Wallis |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |