Portsmouth lines up £120m tower block safety blitz

Portsmouth City Council has launched a £120m framework to accelerate fire safety and building remediation works across its high-rise housing stock, with up to six contractors set to share a six-year programme.
The framework will cover several higher-risk residential towers alongside selected medium and low-rise blocks, with the council aiming to appoint contractors by October.
The programme is valued between £60m and £120m over the maximum six-year term.A distinctive feature of