{"id":10613,"date":"2026-04-02T12:44:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=10613"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:44:39","slug":"thursday-02-04-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/thursday-02-04-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday: 02\/04\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 02\/04\/2026<\/h6>\n

Moray Council is inviting contractors to bid for a four-year Building Services framework covering maintenance across 6,400+ homes, including 29 repair and maintenance lots. <\/span>Moray Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Bank of England has launched procurement for a \u00a3142m refurbishment of its Threadneedle Street estate in the City of London, with a main contractor now being sought.<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The UK government has launched a \u00a362m Interim Measures Alarm Fund to support the installation of common fire alarms in buildings awaiting remediation, improving resident safety and helping reduce costs for leaseholders. <\/span>GOV.UK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

DMA Group has secured a new three-year facilities management contract with the London Borough of Sutton, strengthening its position in public sector property maintenance.<\/span> Facilitate Magazine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Arhag Housing Association has officially joined Hyde Group as a subsidiary, strengthening Hyde\u2019s portfolio. Weaver Vale Housing Trust has acquired a 117-home independent living scheme in Cheshire from Your Housing Group, expanding its portfolio. Salix Homes has launched its new three-year corporate plan, The Salix Way 2026-2029, focused on delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality homes and services.<\/span> Arhag Housing Association Ltd.<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Salix Homes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Cheshire West and Chester Council has brought management of council housing and homelessness services back in-house from April 2026. Your Housing Group has signed a \u00a39.15m deal with Infinity Group to implement a fully integrated housing, asset and repairs management system.<\/span> Cheshire West and Chester Council<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> UKAuthority<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The UK government has launched \u00a32m in Social Housing Innovation Fund pilots across 20 projects to strengthen tenant empowerment and engagement. Places for People and partners, including Great Places Housing Group,the strategic will deliver 30 affordable homes (24%) in the next phase of the Park Hill regeneration in Sheffield.<\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Places for People Group<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Graham is set to become strategic delivery partner for London Metropolitan University\u2019s \u00a3284m estate overhaul. Barratt Redrow has selected GTC to deliver smart home systems at the Cosmeston Farm development in Wales, targeting operational net zero carbon. In Lauder, a \u00a36m contract will deliver nearly 30 affordable homes. Work has begun on a new affordable housing scheme in Sturminster Newton for Aster Group. In Cirencester, demolition of outdated flats is paving the way for 14 new energy-efficient affordable homes.<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> The Construction Index<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Border Telegraph<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Housing Digital<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Housing Digital<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Mears Group has launched its sixth share buyback programme, aiming to return up to \u00a320m to shareholders.<\/span> TheBusinessDesk.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A political row has emerged after Simon Dudley, Reform UK\u2019s housing spokesperson, was urged to apologise to Grenfell families following comments suggesting \u201ceveryone dies\u201d while criticising post-Grenfell safety regulations.<\/span> The Guardian<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

In Bristol, major regeneration schemes are helping to strengthen the city\u2019s construction sector and wider South West economy, according to a new industry report. A COSLA white paper highlights that Scotland continues to face a chronic housing shortage, with demand for affordable homes far exceeding supply and average new-build prices above \u00a3330k, pricing many households out of ownership.<\/span> Business Live<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> COSLA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

New data from the Building Safety Regulator shows continued activity in building control approvals, with 31 Innovation Unit applications determined and 72 new applications received in the latest 12-week period.<\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Link Group has secured planning approval for Phase 4 of its 433-home Dunbeg development near Oban, continuing its large-scale housing delivery pipeline. In Carlisle, a 157-home scheme near Carleton Clinic has been approved despite local concerns over infrastructure and road capacity. Meanwhile in Surrey, proposals for up to 130 homes on green belt land have faced significant opposition, with hundreds of objections lodged.<\/span> Scottish Housing News<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> News & Star<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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