Issue

Whole-life costing

3 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 1 council

Hackney Council is investing in significant long-term repairs for Stoke Newington Town Hall, addressing an asset's lifespan costs.

In September 2026, Hackney Procurement Board approved a £1.4 million contract for architectural and design services for Stoke Newington Town Hall. This decision, reported in September 2026, addresses severe water ingress and infrastructure failures at the Grade II listed building, which is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register. The contract covers essential repairs to roofing, drainage, heating, hot water, and electrical systems.

The approved contract aims to preserve the historic building's structural integrity and address long-term issues, reflecting an approach to managing an asset's total cost over its lifetime, which considers all expenses from initial investment to disposal.

Key facts

  1. In September 2026, Hackney Procurement Board approved a contract for architectural and design services for Stoke Newington Town Hall. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  2. The contract, awarded to Supplier A, is valued at £1,420,185.39 (exclusive of VAT). Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  3. The work addresses severe water ingress and infrastructure failures at the Grade II listed Stoke Newington Town Hall. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Stoke Newington Town Hall has been on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register since November 2024. Source
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