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Housing Regulator commitment

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Hackney Council is addressing a backlog of electrical inspections to meet a commitment to the Housing Regulator.

Hackney Council is working to recover its domestic electrical testing and inspections programme, having awarded a £2.2 million contract to Supplier A in May 2026. The Hackney Procurement Board approved this contract, which aims to clear approximately 15,000 outstanding electrical inspections within two years.

This initiative is a direct response to a commitment made by Hackney Council to the Housing Regulator to clear the backlog of electrical inspections. The contract is for an initial year with an option to extend for a further year, supporting the recovery of the programme over the next two years.

Key facts

  1. Hackney Council awarded a £2.2 million contract to Supplier A for electrical testing in May 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The contract was approved by the Hackney Procurement Board on May 26, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  3. The contract aims to clear approximately 15,000 outstanding electrical inspections. Source 1 Source 2
  4. The contract is for an initial year with an option to extend for a further year. Source 1 Source 2
  5. This action is to meet a commitment to the Housing Regulator. Source 1 Source 2
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