{"id":13239,"date":"2026-09-18T09:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=13239"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:33:18","slug":"friday-18-09-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/friday-18-09-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday: 18\/09\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 18\/09\/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

RHP Group has secured a \u00a370m funding package from Barclays to invest in new affordable homes, existing properties and low-carbon improvements, including its 452-home Ham Close regeneration and retrofit of 208 homes in Barnes. <\/span> RHP (Richmond Housing Partnership)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Pagabo, on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, has launched pre-market engagement for a four-year National Refit Framework from May 2027, covering refurbishment, fit-out, furniture, workplace transformation, adaptive reuse and estate modernisation, with project values ranging from under \u00a31m to over \u00a315m. <\/span> Pagabo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A \u00a34.3bn national civils framework has appointed 109 contractors for four years, covering civil engineering, demolition, remediation, groundworks and infrastructure projects for public-sector bodies across the UK. Pagabo runs the framework for YPO. <\/span> Construction News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The North East Combined Authority has launched preliminary market engagement to explore delivery models for new EV charging infrastructure. <\/span> Partnerships Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Westmorland and Furness Council is combining school maintenance projects into single contracts to improve value from its annual \u00a35m maintenance programme across multiple schools. <\/span> Westmorland & Furness Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Work has started on a \u00a39m housing development in Stevenage following planning approval from Stevenage Borough Council. Two blocks of flats in Preston are set to be demolished and tenants rehoused amid concerns about the flammability of their cladding. <\/span> Housing Executive<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Lancashire Post<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Cardo Group has increased turnover by two-thirds to \u00a3314m, driven by its acquisition-led growth strategy. Daiwa House is acquiring a 30% stake in Miller Homes, which plans to increase annual output to 7,000 homes. Meanwhile, offsite contractor Reds10 has launched a residential development business focused on affordable housing. <\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

West Northamptonshire Council has secured 87 affordable homes from Tila Homes at the Landimore Road development in Hardingstone, Northampton, after identifying a risk that the affordable housing provision would not be delivered as planned. <\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Orbit increased turnover to \u00a3420m in 2025\/26, delivering 1,094 new homes, with 92% classed as affordable. Its sustainability report highlights \u00a3100m+ in social value and a 42% reduction in operational carbon emissions since 2018\/19. Ardenglen Housing Association continues to outperform Scottish averages across key indicators, while Glasgow City Council has approved site disposals and compulsory purchase action expected to unlock hundreds of social and private homes. <\/span> Housing Today (register)<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Orbit Group Ltd.<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Scottish Housing News<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Glasgow City Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Chartered Institute of Housing\u2019s Scottish Housing Day 2026 report highlights the role of good-quality homes and housing services in supporting health, wellbeing, safety, independence and stronger communities. <\/span> Chartered Institute of Housing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The government has announced the first plan under the new Nature Restoration Fund, aiming to unlock up to 15,780 new homes in Norfolk. <\/span> GOV.UK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plans have been revealed to transform a former mustard factory as part of a 3,500-home development. Newcastle City Council will debate the proposed sale of green land for a road serving 239 homes, while Kellen and ForHousing are planning 218 affordable homes on a former toy manufacturing site in Swinton. McDermott Homes has also secured approval for 159 homes in Hutton. <\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Chronicle Live<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> TheBusinessDesk.com<\/span><\/a>\n

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