Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council wins ‘Regional Council of the Year’ at Energy Efficiency Awards

The award, which was was announced at an awards ceremony last week (21 May), is in recognition of the ongoing work that the Council’s Investment and Programme Delivery team is undertaking, with its partner Morgan Sindall Property Services, to decarbonise its housing stock through energy efficiency improvements that are providing warmer, more comfortable homes, while reducing fuel bills for residents. 

In its nomination, the Council demonstrated how it is coordinating multiple works across the borough while minimising disruption for residents, and placing a strong focus on resident engagement.  WHBC also had to demonstrated how, through its social value initiatives, it is engaging with hard-to-reach communities and working with local schools and colleges.

WHBC also won in the ‘Regional Large Scale Project of the Year’ category at last week’s awards ceremony, for the retrofit work it is undertaking across its housing stock.

Councillor Rose Grewal, Leader of the Council said:

“The provision of high-quality homes for all of our residents is a priority for the Council.  So I am delighted that we have won these awards for the ongoing work that we are doing to retrofit our housing stock, as well as the support that we are providing to local communities through our social value projects.  Congratulations to the Council’s Investment and Programme Delivery team and to our contractor Morgan Sindall Property Services on this achievement.”  

Councillor Gemma Moore, Executive Member for Housing said: “These awards are recognition not just of the quality of the work that our Investment and Programme Delivery team and our contractor Morgan Sindall Property Services are delivering, but also of our resident focused approach to this huge retrofit project.  I have visited a number of properties across Welwyn Hatfield that have been retrofitted and seen for myself the difference these works make to resident’s lives.  I would like to add my congratulations to the Investment and Programme Delivery team, and to our contractor Morgan Sindall Property Services, on winning these awards.”

Mustafa Mustafa Decarbonisation Director at Morgan Sindall Property Services said: “We are incredibly honoured to receive the Retrofit Project of the Year award at the Energy Efficiency Awards.  This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and our collaborative partnership with the Council, in delivering impactful retrofit solutions that not only improve energy efficiency but also create healthier, more sustainable homes for our community.”