Daily News: 24/04/2026
WPS has been appointed by PA Housing to deliver a major retrofit programme across its London East homes, improving energy efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability for residents. WPS
Citizen Housing Group and Be One Homes have secured initial funding from Venn’s new £325m, 13-year Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme bond, supporting more than 750 new homes and major investment in existing stock. Venn
Hill and Pinnacle Investments have exchanged contracts to deliver more than 1,900 homes across two major developments in Brent, including 154 social rent homes to be provided by Sovereign Network Group with support from the Greater London Authority. Show House
Valleys to Coast has launched Sylfaen, a new wholly owned development company, to accelerate housebuilding and support its long-term growth strategy across South Wales. Housing Digital
Croydon Council has issued a compulsory purchase order for the Regina Road estate in South Norwood as part of its regeneration plans. Elsewhere, Vistry has agreed a forward-funding deal with Thriving Investments for 58 private rental homes in Crewe, Cala Homes has started construction at its Biddenham development, and Cruden Homes has returned to Fife with a new 39-home scheme in Pittenweem. Your Local Guardian, Vistry Group Plc, Bedford Today, and Scottish Housing News
Ongo has introduced a revamped repairs service designed to deliver a clearer, more consistent and more customer-focused experience for tenants. Housing Digital
Housing providers are being urged to take a leading role in tackling the nature crisis, following a summit that called for stronger sector-wide action to support biodiversity, environmental protection and nature recovery across housing developments and communities. Bromford Flagship LiveWest
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association, Willowacre Trust and West of Scotland Housing Association have formed a new partnership to enhance services and support for hundreds of tenants across Rutherglen and Cambuslang. Daily Record
East Suffolk Council is evacuating residents from flats in Lowestoft after rodents damaged electrical wiring, creating a significant fire risk. BBC
Epping Forest District Council has approved plans for Vistry to deliver 780 mixed-tenure homes and community facilities at North Weald Bassett, while other major residential schemes are also progressing across the UK, including a 600-home garden village phase, a 550-home redevelopment in Bristol, and a 475-home scheme despite local objections. Planning approval granted for a 433-home regeneration scheme in west London, Barratt Homes unveiling proposals for 300 homes in Staplehurst, and a 224-home development approved in Lesmahagow. Vistry Group Plc, BBC, BBC, BBC, Housing Today (register), Kent Online, and Scottish Housing News