Daily News: 02/04/2026
The Procure Partnerships Framework has launched procurement for its £12bn National Developer Framework, opening market engagement to form a pre-qualified panel for public sector regeneration projects. Managed by Wirral Council under the Procurement Act 2023, the four-year framework is set to go live in October 2026. Procure Partnerships Framework
Two Rivers Housing has secured £140m in funding to invest in warm, safe and affordable homes, supporting both new housing delivery and improvements to existing stock in line with its corporate strategy. Two Rivers Housing
The Building Safety Regulator has introduced an external remediation improvement plan to reduce delays in higher-risk building safety works and improve management of application caseloads. The initiative aims to speed up remediation delivery and address bottlenecks in safety approvals and oversight. GOV.UK
Adra has awarded a five-year building materials contract to Huws Gray, aimed at improving operational flexibility and delivering social value across Gwynedd. Guildmore has secured a £60m contract to demolish and rebuild St George’s Leisure Centre, London, with plans including an eight-storey residential block as part of the wider redevelopment. Mitie has extended its 26-year facilities management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, continuing to deliver services including cleaning, maintenance, security and catering across the Cumberland Infirmary estate. Cambrian News, Construction Enquirer, and FMJ
In Great Yarmouth, new figures show ongoing challenges in social housing quality, with almost one in 13 council-owned homes affected by damp and mould issues, highlighting continued pressures on maintenance and housing conditions. North Northamptonshire Council is seeking approval to invest £18m in capital funding over four years to acquire new properties or land, aiming to expand its council housing supply amid a waiting list exceeding 7,000 households. In Redbridge Council, the authority has been ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation to a resident after prolonged placement in unsuitable housing that affected their health. Eastern Daily Press, Northamptonshire Telegraph, and Yellow Advertiser
The March 2026 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors UK Residential Market Survey highlights weakening housing market conditions, with macroeconomic uncertainty linked to conflict in the Middle East weighing on activity and expectations. Overall, it points to deteriorating sentiment across the residential sector, with increased buyer caution and slower transactional momentum. RICS
In Bassetlaw, planning approval has been granted for a 1,250-home “garden village” featuring a community hub, 57-acre park and primary school, marking one of two major residential schemes approved at the council meeting. In Salford, updated detailed plans have been submitted for an 814-home waterfront scheme by Forshaw Group, forming part of ongoing riverside regeneration. In North Lincolnshire, Persimmon Homes has submitted proposals for 388 homes on a site between the A15 and Brigg Road. In Rownhams, a planning application has been lodged for up to 230 homes at Broadleaf Park. In Derbyshire, plans have been submitted for 160 homes on the edge of a village, adding to regional housing supply. In Lancaster, a revised scheme for 116 apartments has been brought back to planning consideration, despite earlier approval three years ago. In Seahouses, plans for 108 new homes have been approved on land near Seafield Sports Park, adding to coastal housing development in Northumberland. Place Midlands, Construction Enquirer, BBC, Daily Echo, Lancaster Guardian, Chronicle Live, and BBC