Bury Council
A £4m Warm Homes Social Housing programme that delivered energy efficiency improvements across 220 homes across multiple sites in fuel-poor communities.
Local Authority Retrofit Programmes
A trusted delivery partner for council-led retrofit programmes. From mobilisation through to funding compliance and drawdown.
Turnkey Retrofit Partner | PAS 2035–Led Delivery | Resident-First Approach | Regional Teams, National Reach
We know that local authorities are under significant pressure when delivering retrofit programmes. With fixed funding timelines, varied housing stock, and exacting procurement requirements, there is a lot of responsibility that sits with small internal teams already managing competing priorities.
The last thing you need is a delivery partner who adds complexity.
That’s why LMF works with councils as a single, accountable delivery partner. We manage programme delivery from start to finish. From CDM coordination and resident engagement to compliance oversight.
Delivering funded retrofit programmes
Regardless of how your retrofit programme is funded, all local authority funding streams come with specific compliance and reporting requirements.
We understand what funders need to see and ensure that we provide:
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Clean, accurate programme data
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Complete evidence packs
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Submissions that progress smoothly through funding drawdown
We can begin property surveys within two weeks of programme mobilisation, and we make sure that councils have real-time visibility of programme progress throughout delivery, without needing to chase us for updates.
Principal contractor responsibility under CDM
On multi-trade retrofit programmes, LMF acts as Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
This means responsibility for coordinating site safety sits with us rather than being distributed across multiple contractors. For local authorities, this significantly reduces the complexity of delivery and minimises risk.
Working across complex housing stock
Local authority housing stock often include terraced streets, detached homes, bungalows, solid-wall properties and mixed-tenure estates that all require different retrofit solutions.
Our design team assesses each property individually and develops the appropriate combination of measures for that specific home. This avoids a one-size-fits-all approach and ensures each property receives the right solution.
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Resident engagement at programme scale
Resident engagement is one of the most demanding parts of a retrofit programme.
Our Tenant Liaison Officers (TLOs) manage all resident-facing communication. They:
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Door-knock every property
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Explain the planned works directly to residents
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Manage queries and concerns
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Provide additional support where vulnerable households are identified
Our target is to reach and inform at least 70% of residents on every programme.
All staff and delivery partners entering resident homes are DBS checked, and our TLOs receive training in communicating with residents living with dementia.
Reporting and governance
We structure reporting around each council’s governance requirements rather than applying a standard template.
However, throughout delivery, your team will be able to access:
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Programme progress data
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Resident engagement metrics
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Quality assurance records
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Compliance documentation
This ensures that councils have the information they need for:
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Internal governance
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Member briefings
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Funder reporting and assurance
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Recent Local Authority programmes
Cheshire West and Chester
A £2.1m programme targeted properties with low EPC ratings and high fuel poverty risk. We upgraded 264 homes of mixed type and tenure.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
We delivered energy efficiency upgrades to 196 homes under the GHG Local Authority Delivery scheme.
Speak to our team
If you're planning a local authority retrofit programme and would like to discuss what delivery could look like in practice, our team would be happy to help.
Call 0800 107 5211 or complete the form below.