Nicholas Harne, Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing said: “Our retrofit programme has and continues to meet the objectives of lowering fuel poverty, improving energy efficiency, and supporting the decarbonisation agenda, delivering a home that is comfortable, affordable and of a higher quality for our residents.”

Ben Jenkinson, Contracts Manager at Fortem adds: “Since 2016 we have improved over 2,000 homes with 80% of trades coming from the local area. The homes are now warmer and have been aesthetically transformed which has improved the living experience of residents and created a renewed sense of pride in homes.