{"id":13911,"date":"2026-11-02T09:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/?p=13911"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:08:57","slug":"monday-02-11-2026-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locarla.com\/insight\/daily-news\/monday-02-11-2026-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday: 02\/11\/2026 \/ News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily News: 02\/11\/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

Luton Council is preparing an \u00a311.04m scaffolding framework, running from April 2027 to April 2035, covering erection and dismantling services. Supplier engagement is scheduled for 3rd November 2026, with tenders expected on 1st December, and SMEs are eligible to bid. <\/span> Insite<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

VIVID continues its partnership with Barclays UK Corporate Bank, backed by more than \u00a3300m in green and sustainability-linked loans. At Portsmouth\u2019s Victory Quay, 835 homes are planned, around 30% affordable, alongside a new sea wall to help manage coastal flood risk. <\/span> VIVID<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Oxford City Council has backed a five-year retrofit programme for 8,000 council homes, targeting EPC C for 95% by 2030. Initial fabric-first improvements will focus on insulation, windows and ventilation, followed by low-carbon heating and renewable energy measures. <\/span> Oxford City Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Sefton Council\u2019s partnership with housing association Sovini could deliver 230 affordable and social homes across Southport, Netherton and Seaforth, contributing towards a target of 1,000 homes by 2030. <\/span> Liverpool Business News<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Newark and Sherwood District Council is progressing the first phase of Yorke Drive regeneration, involving demolition and replacement with more than 200 homes. Liverpool City Council and Duke Developments have begun refurbishing 52 long-term vacant homes across four neighbourhoods, with significant structural repairs required before allocation to local applicants. Construction has started on 50 affordable homes in Wyesham, Monmouthshire, to increase social housing provision. Basildon Council could lose more than \u00a336m in government funding intended for affordable housing delivery, putting planned investment at risk. <\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Liverpool City Council<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Monmouthshire Beacon<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Echo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

North Ayrshire Council\u2019s Cabinet considered proposals to add further new-build developments to its Strategic Housing Investment Plan, supporting the expansion of its affordable housebuilding programme. <\/span> North Ayrshire Council<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Abri has secured a ruling allowing it to recover multi-million-pound roof repair and redecoration costs from residents in Bracknell following a dispute over the charges. A contractor has been fined after four heating and ventilation workers escaped a fire on the roof of a 14-storey apartment block under construction in Surrey. <\/span> Bracknell News<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Construction Enquirer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A Labour MP has urged ministers to ensure proposed cladding legislation does not leave main contractors responsible for remediation costs recoverable from specialist subcontractors and suppliers, warning disputes could threaten contractor finances. Political leaders have expressed frustration after a planned major local government reorganisation was delayed, postponing changes to council structures and arrangements. <\/span> Construction News (register)<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership\u2019s 2025\u201326 Annual Report reviews its work to bring long-term vacant properties back into use across Scotland, highlighting activities and achievements during the year and outlining planned developments, milestones and projects for 2026\u201327. <\/span> Scottish Empty Homes Partnership<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A proposed 3,500-home regeneration scheme in a derelict area of Norwich has stalled after a landowner failed to secure a deal to sell key plots required for the development. <\/span> BBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Plans for 500 homes on a farm in Oxfordshire are awaiting approval amid infrastructure and heritage concerns. Gary Neville\u2019s Relentless is planning two Manchester towers featuring 434 apartments, 172 hotel rooms and commercial space. Proposals for up to 250 homes in Herefordshire passed environmental screening without requiring a full assessment. Wigan Council approved 179 apartments at the \u00a3180m Cotton Works development, backed by \u00a314m in funding. Castle Green secured approval for 146 homes at Little Knowley Farm, while plans for 135 homes near Swindon were also approved despite concerns over settlement merging. <\/span> Oxford Mail<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Hereford Times<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Place North West<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Swindon Advertiser<\/span><\/a>\n

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