Equans supports Holbeck regeneration programme
Equans has been appointed to deliver energy efficiency upgrades to homes across Holbeck in Leeds, as part of the third phase of a housing renewal programme that will create warmer, greener and more affordable homes for residents across the area.
As part of the project, Equans will deliver improvements to at least 180 homes, including a mix of Leeds City Council-owned, owner-occupied, and private rental properties. The works mark the first scheme to start under the Heart of Holbeck regeneration programme, a major investment initiative supporting long-term improvements across the neighbourhood.
Upgrades will include the external enveloping of homes, with new external wall insulation, roofs, windows and doors, improving thermal performance. The work will make the homes easier and more affordable to heat, which will lead to a reduction in fuel poverty and cold-related illness for some of the most vulnerable residents in the city. In addition to previous group housing work in Holbeck, the programme follows similar improvements to homes in Armley, Little London and Seacroft, all of which have benefited from recent energy efficiency upgrades.
The scheme is being funded by part of a Local Regeneration Fund grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), alongside other sources including GBIS and Warmer Homes funding. Equans is working in close partnership with Leeds City Council, MHCLG, and local householders to enhance housing conditions in one of the city’s most deprived neighbourhoods.
Sean Corcoran, Regional Director at Equans UK & Ireland, said: “Improving the energy efficiency of existing homes is one of the most effective ways to cut carbon emissions and support the journey to net zero, both locally and nationally. Most importantly, these upgrades will make a real difference to residents — locking in heat and making homes more affordable, comfortable and sustainable. This project is a strong example of partners working together to combine expertise and deliver lasting benefits for local communities."
The Heart of Holbeck programme supports Leeds City Council’s ambitions to tackle social and health inequalities, address climate change, and progress towards making Leeds the first net zero city in the UK.
Councillor Mary Harland, Leeds City Council’s Executive Member for Housing, said: “We are determined that everyone in Leeds has a home that gives them the right foundation for leading a happy and healthy life. Schemes like this move us another step towards that goal. The work will make homes easier and cheaper to heat, a vital consideration at a time when many households are experiencing fuel poverty. There will also be environmental benefits, with improved energy efficiency reducing carbon emissions.”
Councillor Asghar Khan, Leeds City Council’s Executive Member for Communities, Customer Services and Community Safety, said: “This scheme isn’t just about improving homes – it’s about strengthening the community. By making properties warmer, safer and more energy-efficient, we’re helping families reduce bills, improve health, and feel proud of where they live. We’re grateful to our partners for supporting a scheme that will have such a positive impact on the community.”
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