Daily News: 15/05/2026
Scape Scotland has launched procurement for a £4bn construction framework covering public sector works and services projects across Scotland. Construction News (register)
A new four-year Maintain framework, procured with Watford Community Housing and managed by Pretium Frameworks, will support collaborative procurement of repairs and empty homes services through appointed suppliers. Housing Executive
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation has launched procurement for a private sector partner after securing a landmark land agreement for the £10bn Old Oak scheme, delivering 8,000 homes and major regeneration works. London Gov.UK
Birmingham City Council and Lovell have entered a partnership agreement for the £1bn regeneration of Druid’s Heath, supporting delivery of around 3,500 new homes. Lovell
Travis Perkins Managed Services has secured a three-year contract to supply building materials to Connexus, supporting affordable housing maintenance services in Shropshire. Meanwhile, Incommunities and Equans have completed a retrofit programme improving 27 pre-1919 homes in Bradford, enhancing energy efficiency and resident comfort. Shropshire Star, Incommunities
Legacy Properties has partnered with Ocean Housing to deliver 50 affordable homes in Cornwall, supporting regional housing supply. Meanwhile, work has started on 45 affordable homes in a Cambridgeshire village, progressing the delivery of new housing for local families. Insider Media, Housing Executive
Wheatley Homes South is investing more than £39m in homes across Dumfries and Galloway, supporting upgrades and improvements for residents throughout the region. Wheatley Homes South
Bromford Flagship LiveWest, has reported increased capacity to deliver new homes at scale while continuing investment in existing homes, services and communities in its latest trading update. Meanwhile, Southern Housing is planning a return to development activity after improving interest cover through an efficiencies programme described as a sector “turning point”. Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), Housing Today (register)
A block of flats acquired by Leicester City Council for temporary accommodation remains unoccupied more than a year after purchase, despite ongoing homelessness pressures. Meanwhile, Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a consultation on the future of two care homes, warning refurbishment costs could reach several million pounds. BBC, BBC
Plans for an 882-home development in Ealing and 240 affordable apartments in Warrington are progressing, while concerns remain over a 200-home Cookham scheme. In West Lothian, proposals for 121 affordable homes support ongoing brownfield regeneration and UK housing delivery. MyLondon, Place North West, Slough Observer, and Edinburgh Live