Three companies have formed a partnership to refurbish 12,700 homes previously controlled by Calderdale Council.

Pennine Housing 2000, Carillion Housing and social housing company Keepmoat were chosen from more than 22 competitors.

Pennine Housing 2000 took control of the properties following a vote by tenants last summer when 68 per cent voted in favour of a transfer.

David Procter, chief executive of Pennine Housing 2000, echoed the positive approach to repair, maintenance and improvement shared by all involved.

"I am delighted to be working with Carillion and Keepmoat," he said, "This is an excellent example of partnering arrangements with all parties working together."

Over the next five years, £112 million will be spent on the repair and maintenance of Pennine Housing 2000's properties.