{"id":13126,"date":"2026-09-14T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=13126"},"modified":"2026-09-14T09:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:30:34","slug":"monday-14-09-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/monday-14-09-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday: 14\/09\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blue-color\">\n<h6>Daily News: 14\/09\/2026<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@400;500;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    <div style=\"all:initial; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:#f4faf7; border:0.5px solid #b8deca; border-radius:5px; padding:14px 18px; margin-bottom:1rem; box-sizing:border-box; width:100%;\">\n        <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; min-width:28px;margin-top: 1.5px;\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 640\"><path fill=\"#498847\" d=\"M224 128C206.3 128 192 142.3 192 160L192 480C192 491.7 188.9 502.6 183.4 512L496 512C522.5 512 544 490.5 544 464L544 160C544 142.3 529.7 128 512 128L224 128zM128 512C145.7 512 160 497.7 160 480L160 160C160 124.7 188.7 96 224 96L512 96C547.3 96 576 124.7 576 160L576 464C576 508.2 540.2 544 496 544L128 544C92.7 544 64 515.3 64 480L64 176C64 167.2 71.2 160 80 160C88.8 160 96 167.2 96 176L96 480C96 497.7 110.3 512 128 512zM416 240C416 231.2 423.2 224 432 224L480 224C488.8 224 496 231.2 496 240C496 248.8 488.8 256 480 256L432 256C423.2 256 416 248.8 416 240zM416 304C416 295.2 423.2 288 432 288L480 288C488.8 288 496 295.2 496 304C496 312.8 488.8 320 480 320L432 320C423.2 320 416 312.8 416 304zM240 368C240 359.2 247.2 352 256 352L480 352C488.8 352 496 359.2 496 368C496 376.8 488.8 384 480 384L256 384C247.2 384 240 376.8 240 368zM240 432C240 423.2 247.2 416 256 416L480 416C488.8 416 496 423.2 496 432C496 440.8 488.8 448 480 448L256 448C247.2 448 240 440.8 240 432zM288 288L352 288L352 224L288 224L288 288zM256 216C256 202.7 266.7 192 280 192L360 192C373.3 192 384 202.7 384 216L384 296C384 309.3 373.3 320 360 320L280 320C266.7 320 256 309.3 256 296L256 216z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size:13px; color:#4c4c4c; font-weight:500; line-height:1.55; flex:1; min-width:0; margin:0; padding:0; white-space:normal; overflow:visible; -webkit-line-clamp:unset; text-overflow:unset;\">Your daily round-up of key housing news, funding, partnerships and policy updates across the UK.<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fusion21 has begun market engagement for a four-year \u00a3750m construction and refurbishment framework, covering housing refurbishment, new build, regeneration, modernisation and housing improvement programmes across the UK. A tender notice is expected by 12 November. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/contracts\/fusion21-lines-up-750m-construction-framework-11-09-2026\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has received \u00a3118.27m for the National Housing Delivery Fund from 2026 to 2030, supporting land assembly, infrastructure, remediation and viability funding across a pipeline capable of delivering around 6,900 housing starts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.placeyorkshire.co.uk\/south-yorkshire-to-approve-118m-housing-fund\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place Yorkshire<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolton\u2019s \u00a31bn health-led regeneration project has advanced with seven organisations signing a partnership agreement, supporting 200,000sqm of employment, research and health space alongside more than 2,000 homes across 700 acres. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2178897-1bn-health-led-regeneration-plans-for-bolton-secures-landmark-partnership-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheBusinessDesk.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work has started on the second phase of a major Northwich housing development, which will deliver 97 new affordable homes. Walker Modular has secured a contract to supply 2,000 bespoke bathroom pods for the \u00a3250m Castle Leazes student accommodation scheme in Newcastle. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingexecutive.co.uk\/work-starts-on-second-phase-of-major-northwich-housing-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Executive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/2026\/09\/14\/walker-modular-lands-2000-bathroom-pods-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demolition of three blocks of flats in Coventry has begun, marking the loss of homes where former residents grew up. The site forms part of wider regeneration of older housing stock. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cx2z5qe5zzro?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karbon Homes has joined the North East Chamber of Commerce as a Partner, highlighting its commitment to inclusive economic growth, quality homes and stronger, more sustainable communities across the region. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.karbonhomes.co.uk\/about-us\/media-centre\/news\/karbon-joins-chamber-partners-to-build-a-stronger-north-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karbon Homes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Welsh Government is providing more than \u00a32.3m to support new housing and care projects designed to help people with care and support needs live independently in their communities for longer. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/2-point-3-million-boost-housing-care-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welsh Government<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angela Rayner has acknowledged there is only a slim chance of meeting the government\u2019s target of 1.5m homes in England by the next election, while saying the target remains in place and council housebuilding is now a priority. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2026\/sep\/13\/slim-chance-government-target-building-homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Guardian<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents of a social housing block in Bedminster have reported a severe rat infestation, alleging that the housing association has failed to resolve the problem despite complaints over several years. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/bristol-news\/a-living-nightmare-bedminster-residents-11143028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bristol Live<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City of Edinburgh Council has secured a \u00a338.4m National Wealth Fund loan for enabling works at Granton Waterfront, supporting a regeneration project planned to deliver around 3,500 energy-efficient homes. Manchester City Council has finalised the legal agreement for Renaker\u2019s 2,388-flat, five-tower development, with buildings rising to 71 storeys. Elsewhere, plans are progressing for up to 500 homes in Wigston, 244 homes at Brentry Nurseries, almost 140 homes in Romford, and 177 apartments in Kingswood, including 72 new-build homes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishhousingnews.com\/articles\/granton-waterfront-regeneration-backed-by-national-wealth-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scottish Housing News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.placenorthwest.co.uk\/manchester-finally-rubber-stamps-next-five-renaker-skyscrapers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place North West<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/clyqxw0qddlo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyecho.co.uk\/news\/26541469.approved-244-home-plan-faces-criticism-lack-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Echo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romfordrecorder.co.uk\/news\/26542509.como-street-romford-car-park-homes-plan-set-approval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romford Recorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/premierconstructionnews.com\/2026\/09\/13\/council-unanimously-approves-plans-for-kingwood-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier Construction News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <div style=\"all:initial; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; background:#f4faf7; border:0.5px solid #b8deca; border-radius:5px; padding:14px 18px;  box-sizing:border-box; width:100%;\">\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1.5px; min-width:28px; width:28px; height:28px;\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 640\"><path fill=\"#498847\" d=\"M320 96C443.7 96 544 196.3 544 320C544 443.7 443.7 544 320 544C196.3 544 96 443.7 96 320C96 196.3 196.3 96 320 96zM320 576C461.4 576 576 461.4 576 320C576 178.6 461.4 64 320 64C178.6 64 64 178.6 64 320C64 461.4 178.6 576 320 576zM272 416C263.2 416 256 423.2 256 432C256 440.8 263.2 448 272 448L368 448C376.8 448 384 440.8 384 432C384 423.2 376.8 416 368 416L336 416L336 304C336 295.2 328.8 288 320 288L272 288C263.2 288 256 295.2 256 304C256 312.8 263.2 320 272 320L304 320L304 416L272 416zM320 248C333.3 248 344 237.3 344 224C344 210.7 333.3 200 320 200C306.7 200 296 210.7 296 224C296 237.3 306.7 248 320 248z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div style=\"font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:#4c4c4c; line-height:1.55; flex:1; min-width:0; margin:0; padding:0; white-space:normal; overflow:visible; -webkit-line-clamp:unset; text-overflow:unset;\">All information is curated from public sources and market intelligence.<br>Published daily on weekdays.<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily News: 14\/09\/2026 Fusion21 has begun market engagement for a four-year \u00a3750m construction and refurbishment framework, covering housing refurbishment, new build, regeneration, modernisation and housing improvement programmes across the UK. 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