Portakabin Ltd
Councils are currently addressing the need for temporary school accommodation and planning for school expansions.
Haringey Council is addressing the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Block A of Park View School, which led to the closure of 14 classrooms in April 2023. In December 2025, the council approved a contract for roof replacement and consultancy services. A report in August 2025 stated that permanent repairs are not expected until July 2028, and temporary accommodation is essential for the council to meet its legal obligation to provide sufficient school places.
Looking ahead, Hounslow Council is considering proposals for school expansion, which may involve modular buildings. Councillor Tom Bruce was scheduled in May 2026 to consider a proposal for the expansion of Cedars Special School, aiming to increase specialist secondary places within the borough. Portakabin Ltd, a provider of such modular and portable buildings, was sold in June 2024.
Key facts
- Haringey Council approved a contract to replace the roof of Block A at Park View School in December 2025. Source
- A contract for consultancy services up to £688,956.80 was awarded by Haringey Council in December 2025. Source
- Permanent repairs to Park View School's RAAC-affected building are not expected until July 2028, according to an August 2025 report. Source
- RAAC was discovered in Block A of Park View School in April 2023. Source 1 Source 2
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