Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC
Southwark Council recently approved a significant increase to Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC's contract for the Ledbury Estate Renewal.
Southwark Council's Executive committee approved significant variations to the Ledbury Estate Renewal Contract with Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC in September 2026. This decision increased the contract value by £35,375,849, bringing the total to £215,336,848. The council stated these adjustments were necessary for inflationary uplifts and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, confirming all 340 homes will be council social rent.
Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC is a construction and development company involved in the Ledbury Estate Renewal project. The council confirmed in September 2026 that all 340 homes on the Ledbury Estate will be council social rent properties. No further discussions or decisions regarding the company are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Executive committee approved contract variations for Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC in September 2026. Source
- The Ledbury Estate Renewal Contract value increased by £35,375,849. Source
- The total contract value for the Ledbury Estate Renewal is now £215,336,848. Source
- Variations were for inflationary uplifts and Building Safety Act 2022 compliance. Source
- All 340 homes on the Ledbury Estate will be council social rent properties. Source
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