Daily News: 03/06/2026
Community housing charity CDS Co-operatives has launched a £10bn framework covering repairs, maintenance, professional services, technology and materials procurement for the housing sector. Construction News
Westminster City Council has launched a £746m procurement framework for housing repairs and major works contracts covering its 21,000-home housing stock. Construction News
Kensington and Chelsea Council has approved a £74m contract for the refurbishment of Barandon Walk, Hurstway Walk and Testerton Walk on the Lancaster West Estate, delivering major improvements to homes and communal areas. Kensington and Chelsea London Borough
Bernicia has secured a £100m loan from Barclays Bank to support the delivery of up to 1,000 new affordable homes across the North East, strengthening its long-term housing development programme. Bernicia Group Ltd.
The government has established a new Development Corporation for Greater Cambridge to accelerate infrastructure-led growth, supported by £800m funding to unlock new homes, jobs and infrastructure delivery across the region. GOV.UK
Platform Housing Group has secured funding through the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme to improve the performance of two residential heat networks. Meanwhile, Habinteg Housing Association plans to deliver more than 170 accessible social homes in London, strengthening its commitment to accessible and affordable housing provision. Housing Digital, Housing Today (register)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring the use of public-private partnerships to accelerate the delivery of new towns, holding discussions with banks and investment funds on financing infrastructure needed to support large-scale housing development. The Guardian
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Warrington Borough Council’s BBB+ credit rating with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in its financial management and governance. Meanwhile, Slough Borough Council has pledged to improve social housing services after an inspection identified serious shortcomings, with plans to strengthen services and tenant outcomes. S&P Global, Slough Observer
Willmott Dixon has pledged to support and protect its supply chain as it monitors ongoing concerns around construction cost inflation and market pressures, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Construction Enquirer
The Home Builders Federation and The Careers & Enterprise Company have partnered with major housebuilders and local organisations to tackle construction skills shortages, helping develop the future homebuilding workforce and strengthen the sector’s talent pipeline. The Careers & Enterprise Company
The Regulator of Social Housing has commissioned an independent research consortium to evaluate the impact of its consumer regulation regime, assessing how the framework is influencing landlord performance and tenant outcomes. GOV.UK
Muse and Homes England have submitted plans for the £640m North West Quadrant regeneration scheme in Slough, delivering around 1,500 homes alongside commercial and community space. Elsewhere, proposals include 850 homes at Prior Farm in Wokingham, while a previously approved 475-home Hartlepool scheme faces delays following a government review. Plans for 150 homes in an Oxfordshire village are nearing a decision, while Miller Homes has secured approval for 146 homes in Farnham and up to 130 homes in Alsager have been recommended for approval despite local objections. Construction Enquirer, Bracknell News, Teesside Live, Oxford Mail, Show House, and Northwich Guardian