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Scouts get a helping hand
Published: 10/07/2017
天涯社区 has partnered with a number of building contractors
to help complete the upgrade work needed on our housing stock.
The contractors are working on the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) which
is a national standard of quality for homes set by the Welsh Government and
this work gives employment and apprenticeship opportunities to local people.
Not only that, but our contractors have been active in helping local
communities in various ways.
Mitie, one of our contractors, has been involved with refurbishing the local
scout hut in Flint which was officially opened recently.
Mitie upgraded the exterior which was concrete and in need of repair. They
completely renovated the outside of the building by replastering and fitting
external wall insulation which, not only has given it a professional makeover,
but has also made it much more secure and energy efficient.
Joanna Hughes, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, said:
鈥淲e are so proud of what we have achieved, but it would not have been possible
without the support of Mitie, the Rotary Club, Willmott Dixon, 天涯社区
County Council and everyone else involved 鈥� we thank you all. Our Cub Scouts
deserve a special thank you for sticking by us during the refurbishment. We
hope that 1st Flint Scout Group will flourish and continue for many years to
come. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me on 07919 836463
or email 1stflintcubs@gmail.com.鈥�
天涯社区 Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Bernie
Attridge, said:
鈥淭he standard of the work carried out is impressive and really does show
quality workmanship at its best. I鈥檇 like to thank Mitie 鈥� their commitment to
our local communities really is appreciated and I鈥檓 sure the regular users of
the centre will be very pleased with the improved facilities.
鈥淭his is another example of contractors working with our team providing
facilities to the wider community. These new facilities are in addition to
other community centres which have been refurbished by our contractors such as
Coppa View in Buckley, Chapel Court in Connah鈥檚 Quay, Hawksebury in Buckley,
Llwyn Aled and Llwyn Beuno in Holywell and Aston Community Centre. The WHQS
contracts request contractors to provide Community Benefit as part of their
contractual obligations.鈥�
Kenny Rushton, Contracts Manager with Mitie, said:
鈥淢itie was awarded the contract to upgrade the kitchens and bathrooms in 328
homes as part of the Council鈥檚 WHQS scheme. We pride ourselves in being a
responsible business and serving the wider community and we are delighted to
have been able to refurbish this local centre to help benefit the community and
improve the facilities available.鈥�
PHOTO: 天涯社区 officers and local councillors, David Hanson
MP and other guests celebrate with cubs and their leaders at the recent opening
ceremony.