A freshly painted wall or clean, new street furniture tells residents someone is paying attention.
Powerday supports local authorities with hands-on improvements to the public realm, helping bring tired, weathered spaces back to life as part of the Government's Pride in Place Programme.
The programme has reached 380 neighbourhoods across the UK, with local residents given the power to decide how up to £20 million is invested in their area over the next decade. To deliver at that scale, councils can take efficient wins from contractors already working in these communities, with the equipment, crews and local knowledge to get jobs done quickly.
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Making a visible difference
Powerday delivers street washing and deep cleansing, painting and refreshing tired areas, refurbishing street furniture, and improving public realm assets more broadly.
These are small jobs individually, but done consistently across a neighbourhood, they add up to something residents can notice and feel. Cleaning a well-used space, refreshing a tired surface or restoring existing street furniture can quickly lift the appearance and create a stronger sense that a neighbourhood is cared for. The work can be delivered around existing communities and businesses, with disruption kept to a minimum wherever possible.
Powerday's remit also extends beyond street-level cleaning and improvement works. The company supports larger jobs in parks and estates and carries out fly-tip clearances as part of a broader approach to enhancing local places. This work improves both the safety and appeal of the spaces resident’s use.
Simon Little, Director at Powerday said:
“Our work with local authorities is a great example of how Powerday can use its operational expertise to deliver wider value for the communities in which we operate. Simple interventions such as cleaning, painting and restoring existing assets can make a significant difference to how a place looks and feels, while helping councils make the most of the infrastructure they already have.”
A model for all communities
For local authorities, this approach demonstrates how specialist contractors can support wider public realm without straying far from what they do best. Waste management doesn't have to stop at collection and disposal. Instead, targeted work on existing spaces and assets can help turn a neighbourhood around, at a fraction of the cost of a bigger scheme.
Powerday has already carried out improvement works of this kind with Enfield Council, delivering street cleansing, painting and street furniture refurbishment across the borough.
See how Powerday can support LARAC members here:
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