Wates wins 'no swearing' housing job in Blackburn

No music, swearing or wolf whistles will be allowed on any social housing sites in Blackburn and Darwen following a major clampdown by the client.

The conditions, drafted into the codes of conduct for main contractor Wates by Twin Valley Homes, bans any worker from using radios or cassette players, mouthing bad language or conducting any sexist or racist behaviour when on site.

Workers will also be prohibited from leaving tools on site overnight, leaving residents' doors open or using mobile phones.

Wates is working for Twin Valley Homes following the residents' decision to transfer their 10,000-house stock over to a private company.

A spokeswoman for the client said that it took site behaviour "very seriously" and that contractors would be expected to "tow the line".