Daily News: 02/04/2026
Moray Council is inviting contractors to bid for a four-year Building Services framework covering maintenance across 6,400+ homes, including 29 repair and maintenance lots. Moray Council
The Bank of England has launched procurement for a £142m refurbishment of its Threadneedle Street estate in the City of London, with a main contractor now being sought. Construction Enquirer
The UK government has launched a £62m Interim Measures Alarm Fund to support the installation of common fire alarms in buildings awaiting remediation, improving resident safety and helping reduce costs for leaseholders. GOV.UK
DMA Group has secured a new three-year facilities management contract with the London Borough of Sutton, strengthening its position in public sector property maintenance. Facilitate Magazine
Arhag Housing Association has officially joined Hyde Group as a subsidiary, strengthening Hyde’s portfolio. Weaver Vale Housing Trust has acquired a 117-home independent living scheme in Cheshire from Your Housing Group, expanding its portfolio. Salix Homes has launched its new three-year corporate plan, The Salix Way 2026-2029, focused on delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality homes and services. Arhag Housing Association Ltd., Place North West, and Salix Homes
Cheshire West and Chester Council has brought management of council housing and homelessness services back in-house from April 2026. Your Housing Group has signed a £9.15m deal with Infinity Group to implement a fully integrated housing, asset and repairs management system. Cheshire West and Chester Council, UKAuthority
The UK government has launched £2m in Social Housing Innovation Fund pilots across 20 projects to strengthen tenant empowerment and engagement. Places for People and partners, including Great Places Housing Group,the strategic will deliver 30 affordable homes (24%) in the next phase of the Park Hill regeneration in Sheffield. GOV.UK, Places for People Group
Graham is set to become strategic delivery partner for London Metropolitan University’s £284m estate overhaul. Barratt Redrow has selected GTC to deliver smart home systems at the Cosmeston Farm development in Wales, targeting operational net zero carbon. In Lauder, a £6m contract will deliver nearly 30 affordable homes. Work has begun on a new affordable housing scheme in Sturminster Newton for Aster Group. In Cirencester, demolition of outdated flats is paving the way for 14 new energy-efficient affordable homes. Construction Enquirer, The Construction Index, Border Telegraph, Housing Digital, and Housing Digital
Mears Group has launched its sixth share buyback programme, aiming to return up to £20m to shareholders. TheBusinessDesk.com
A political row has emerged after Simon Dudley, Reform UK’s housing spokesperson, was urged to apologise to Grenfell families following comments suggesting “everyone dies” while criticising post-Grenfell safety regulations. The Guardian
In Bristol, major regeneration schemes are helping to strengthen the city’s construction sector and wider South West economy, according to a new industry report. A COSLA white paper highlights that Scotland continues to face a chronic housing shortage, with demand for affordable homes far exceeding supply and average new-build prices above £330k, pricing many households out of ownership. Business Live, COSLA
New data from the Building Safety Regulator shows continued activity in building control approvals, with 31 Innovation Unit applications determined and 72 new applications received in the latest 12-week period. GOV.UK
Link Group has secured planning approval for Phase 4 of its 433-home Dunbeg development near Oban, continuing its large-scale housing delivery pipeline. In Carlisle, a 157-home scheme near Carleton Clinic has been approved despite local concerns over infrastructure and road capacity. Meanwhile in Surrey, proposals for up to 130 homes on green belt land have faced significant opposition, with hundreds of objections lodged. Scottish Housing News, News & Star, and BBC