Daily News: 11/09/2025
The G15 has expressed concerns over government plans to include public realm, communal areas, and shared outdoor spaces in the updated Decent Homes Standard, with CIH and NHF warning of potential cost implications as the consultation ends. Housing Today (register)
Apex Housing secures new funding from Danske Bank. Danske Bank and Apex Housing Association (Apex) have agreed on a new £35m revolving credit facility that will support the development of modern, energy-efficient homes across Northern Ireland. Danske Bank
Somerset Council’s Executive Committee has supported recommendations to buy more council housing stock to benefit local people currently seeking temporary accommodation. Meanwhile, a new report has revealed an “increase in dampness and mould” throughout Moray’s council houses, alongside energy efficiency and electrical safety issues. Somerset Council, The Northern Scot
A new 10-year partnership, called Gentogether, will target homes across the North East through a collaboration between housing provider Gentoo Group and partners including PHS Solutions, ESH Construction, and RE:GEN Group. The Northern Echo
Tier-one contractors Kier, Vinci, and Willmott Dixon are among 48 firms appointed to a £500m NHS Shared Business Services framework aimed at reducing carbon across public estates. Separately, housing provider Sovereign Network Group will deliver around 170 affordable homes at Townhill Park as part of a major regeneration scheme on plots two and nine. Construction News (register), Daily Echo
Tender prices across the UK have remained largely static as construction output continues to suffer from a shortage of new orders, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest market forecast. A slowdown in new project orders is intensifying pressure on tender prices across the UK construction industry, cost consultants are warning. Meanwhile, a new survey from the FMB reveals that although Scots are less likely than those from other UK nations to hire builders, when they do, they pay a steeper price. Construction News (register), The Construction Index, and Scottish Housing News
North Lanarkshire’s SHIP 2026/27-2030/31 includes projects to deliver around 2,300 new affordable homes, regenerate communities, support town centres, create jobs, and enhance local quality of life. North Lanarkshire Council
More than 200 additional homes have been given the go-ahead at Hemlington Grange. Persimmon has secured approval for a 174-home development in Caerphilly, while housing association Bromford will deliver 150 new affordable homes in South Gloucestershire. The Hill Group has secured approval to build 150 new homes on a ‘grey belt’ site in Hertfordshire. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has planning permission for 125 homes in East Renfrewshire’s Barrhead South Masterplan, and a developer has unveiled proposals for 650 homes on 41.5 acres of green belt land in Aldridge, West Midlands. Teesside Live, Business Live, Insider Media, Housing Today (register), Scottish Housing News, and Birmingham Live