Housing Health and Safety Rating System
Councils are improving housing repair efficiency and tackling damp and mould in residential properties.
Haringey Council is extending a contract for technology to manage housing repairs, a key aspect of maintaining residential property health and safety. Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, was scheduled to approve the £202,028 extension with Total Mobile Limited in December 2025, ensuring continuity while a new system is procured. This system helps manage the workflow of repairs for the council's housing stock.
Wandsworth Council is addressing damp and mould in its properties, a common health hazard assessed by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. In July 2025, the council decided to equip its mould removal team with 60 iPads as part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency and response times, with officers conducting comprehensive checks of heating and ventilation.
Key facts
- Haringey Council was scheduled to approve a £202,028 contract extension with Total Mobile Limited in December 2025. Source
- The Haringey contract extension with Total Mobile Limited is for 11 months. Source
- Wandsworth Council decided to purchase 60 iPads for its mould removal team in July 2025. Source
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