'Inspace' Ends Council Housing Repair Contract

Under the terms of their contract with Basildon Council, Inspace has given notice that they wish to withdraw from providing services for the repair of the council’s housing stock. They have given 13 weeks notice as allowed within the contract which was signed in June 2005. This is purely a business consideration by Inspace.

St George's Community Housing, which manages the housing stock on behalf of the council, is discussing alternative arrangements with the council.

Councillor Andrew Baggott, cabinet member for community services, said: “We are committed to ensuring continuation of the repair service with as little disruption as possible. New arrangements will be firmly in place before the end of the notice period”.