Eastwood housing project shortlisted for Unlock Net Zero Award

An eye-catching retrofit programme for over 80 homes in the Broxtowe borough, primarily located in and around the Eastwood conservation area, has been shortlisted for another award.

In one of the first projects of its kind in the UK, the Broxtowe works, carried out by Doncaster-based contractor Westdale North Limited, working closely with Yorkshire system designer Structherm and Broxtowe Borough Council, has preserved the historical aesthetics of the neighbourhood, while making the homes more energy efficient and fit for the future.

And the project has now been shortlisted in the 2026 Unlock Net Zero Awards, in the Retrofit Project of the Year: Scotland and the North category.

The awards night will take place on June 23rd at Manchester Central, as part of Housing 2026.

A Westdale spokesperson said: "The unique products used on this project, such as the Structherm Roofline System and the award-winning ArtBrick finish, enabled us to value-engineer these key works, whilst simultaneously enhancing thermal performance and satisfying conservation requirements. We’re proud to have been involved."

Broxtowe Borough Council have been delighted with the transformation, saying "The insulation has been completed to a very high standard with regards to preserving the historic, original look of the houses."