{"id":11960,"date":"2026-07-16T09:36:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=11960"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:41:38","slug":"thursday-16-07-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/thursday-16-07-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday: 16\/07\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 16\/07\/2026<\/h6>\n
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Your daily round-up of key housing news, funding, partnerships and policy updates across the UK.<\/div>\n <\/div><\/span><\/h6>\n

Gateshead Borough Council is preparing to procure a development partner for the redevelopment of the former Dunston Hill Nursery site, with a pipeline notice issued ahead of a tender for new housing delivery.<\/span> Partnerships Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

UK construction output grew by 1.6% in the three months to May 2026, marking a third consecutive quarterly increase, with new work rising 1.1% and repair and maintenance increasing 2.1%.<\/span> Office for National Statistics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Slough Borough Council has appointed a new provider for extra care housing after its preferred bidder withdrew, ensuring continued delivery of assisted living accommodation in the borough.<\/span> Slough Observer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Teignbridge District Council has officially started work on the Sherborne House Car Park Housing Development in Newton Abbot, delivering 23 affordable homes for social rent on a brownfield site.<\/span> Teignbridge District Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Procure Plus is marking 20 years of social housing procurement, having managed over \u00a32.67bn in procurement spend and delivered \u00a3347m in savings for housing providers across England and Wales. Crest Nicholson reported a \u00a335m half-year loss as negotiations with lenders over revised banking covenants continue, with net debt rising to \u00a3142m.<\/span> FMJ<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plymouth City Council has warned its affordable housing programme is off track, with just 96 affordable homes completed last year, including 37 for social rent, citing rising development costs. Wakefield Council is proposing to scrap its 2030 net zero target and reduce its climate change budget by \u00a3170,000 as part of wider budget-saving measures.<\/span> Plymouth Live<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Wakefield Express<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Residents on a housing estate have raised concerns that a six-year dispute over partial demolition plans has affected their mental health and prolonged uncertainty over the future of their homes.<\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A Parliamentary report highlights that up to 670,000 homes could be created by reusing vacant or under-used historic buildings, but says this potential remains underutilised due to policy and funding barriers.<\/span> Parliament.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Wolverhampton City Council has launched a community consultation on a new regeneration blueprint for the city centre, setting out proposals to guide future housing, commercial and public realm development.<\/span> Wolverhampton City Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plans have been unveiled for more than 500 homes on the edge of Woodford, Stockport, which, alongside a neighbouring scheme, could deliver over 1,300 homes. Cheshire East Council has recommended approval of Taylor Wimpey and Jones Homes\u2019 proposals for 168 homes in Wilmslow, citing housing land supply despite conflicts with local planning policies.\u00a0 Plans for 166 homes south of Church Aston, Newport, have been recommended for approval despite 104 objections, with a decision due from Telford & Wrekin Council. Cameron Hall Homes has secured planning permission for 135 additional homes at its Stoney Wood development near Middlesbrough, with Banks Homes partnering on the project.<\/span> Manchester Evening News<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Shropshire Star<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> The Construction Index <\/span><\/a>\n

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