The council is entering into a long-term contract for the bulk purchase and supply of gas and electricity for both:
- communal electricity through the lighting in blocks, estate lighting and similar, which is recharged through the annual service charge
- communal gas through the district and communal heating networks in some blocks where district/communal heating is provided and that is recharged through the service charge
The application was made to the First-tier (Property) Tribunal for dispensation of all or any of the consultation requirements provided for by Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Section 20ZA of the same Act). This was granted by the tribunal.
See documents relating to our application:
We will make further documents available as the case progresses.