Tackling damp and mould in social housing

Bury Council is set to spend £569k on tackling damp and mould in its social housing.

Leaders will appoint the Bell Group on a three-year contract to deliver reactive mould washes, damp treatment, and survey works for those properties suffering damp and mould problems.

This includes the fitting of humidistat fans, DPC works, decoration with thermal paint and thermal insulation works, and the installation of PIVs (Positive Ventilation System: a unit that eliminates condensation by introducing fresh, filtered air into the home to replace humid, moist air).

Councillor Clare Cummins, cabinet member for housing services, said: “We want our tenants to live in properties which are safe and which they can be proud of.

“Damp and mould inspection and remedial works are currently carried out by various contractors.

“However, it is essential that we have a new contract in place for these works in order to meet the requirements of the new ‘Awaab’s Law’, which came into force this week.

“This is part of our wider programme to improve housing standards across the borough and deliver safe, sustainable homes for the future. It will also increase the life chances of residents in our most deprived areas.”

The plans are set to be approved by the council’s cabinet when it meets next Wednesday (5 Nov).

ENDS

Press release issued: 29 October 2025.