Daily News: 23/04/2026
The government has announced an additional £100m for the Social Housing Retrofit Fund to support energy efficiency upgrades across housing stock as part of wider energy measures. Housing Today (register)
Lancaster City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a developer for the Canal Quarter site, aiming to deliver at least 130 new homes at Coopers Fields. Place North West
YPO and Pagabo have formed a 10-year strategic partnership, combining procurement expertise to deliver a strengthened pipeline of construction and infrastructure frameworks. The Construction Index
Somerset is set to deliver up to 580 new council homes by April 2030, although the distribution of developments will vary across the county. Somerset Live
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a contractor for a £60m programme to deliver five care and support hubs, while Veolia has secured a two-year integrated waste management contract with the Isle of Wight Council. Construction News, FMJ
Platform Housing Group has reported its strongest development performance in over five years, delivering 1,380 new homes in 2025/26, including 779 supported by Homes England funding. Platform Housing Group
Plexus has overhauled its voids process after severe maladministration was identified in a case involving damp and mould in a home, while hundreds of properties in Woking are reported to be affected by similar issues linked to historic underinvestment. Housing Ombudsman Service, Surrey Live
Wates Group has reported a record £10bn order book, marking its largest-ever pipeline of secured work alongside strong financial performance. Construction Enquirer
The latest UK House Price Index provides official data on average house prices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, offering monthly insights into market trends and regional variations. GOV.UK
Housing development activity remains strong, with plans for a 915-home urban extension in Taunton open for consultation, while Birmingham’s Arena Central masterplan includes proposals for over 500 build-to-rent homes. Elsewhere, approval has been granted for 127 apartments at the former Weetwood Police Station site in Leeds, and a 150-home scheme in Northamptonshire has been given the green light despite objections. Somerset Live, Housing Today, Place Yorkshire, and BBC