specialist contractors
Croydon Council is procuring specialist contractors to address a backlog in aids and adaptations for residents.
Croydon Council is currently working to put specialist contractors, external companies with expertise in building modifications, in place by September 2026. This is to address a backlog of 123 cases requiring aids and adaptations for residents, with a new procurement process announced in April 2026.
A dedicated housing officer is also being assigned by Croydon Council to focus specifically on clearing this backlog. The council has committed to adapting approximately eight to nine properties per year using Disabled Facilities Grants, as reported in April 2026.
Key facts
- Croydon Council planned to have specialist contractors in place by September 2026. Source
- In April 2026, Croydon Council announced a new procurement process for specialist contractors. Source
- Croydon Council has 123 cases awaiting aids and adaptations. Source
- Croydon Council committed to adapting 8-9 properties per year using Disabled Facilities Grants. Source
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