Daily News: 16/04/2025
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has taken enforcement action against Pivotal Housing Association (PHA) over regulatory compliance issues, requiring an independent review and an action plan for approval. GOV.UK
The G15 group’s report emphasises the need for early collaboration between local authorities, developers, and housing associations to improve Section 106 agreements, aiming to increase affordable housing, reduce delays, and foster long-term partnerships. G15
A new study finds that 80% of UK homes now overheat, up sharply over the past decade. Researchers call for urgent action to raise awareness and adapt homes to cope with rising heatwave risks. The Guardian
Funding from Homes England and HSBC UK is helping Wyatt Homes accelerate the delivery of more homes across the South of England, building on a 2022 finance package. Meanwhile, Savills has brokered a major land sale to Homes England in South East Warrington, unlocking space for 600 new homes on 83.69 acres, enhancing the agency’s largest residential landholding in Northern England. GOV.UK, Savills
The Greater London Authority has partnered with Vistry Group and Hyde Group to deliver a 284-home, fully affordable housing scheme at North Middlesex University Hospital, Enfield, with all homes meeting net-zero standards. In addition, housing developer Keepmoat Homes has been appointed for a separate 260-home scheme at Brislington Meadows in Bristol. London Gov.UK, BBC
JV North, a North West housebuilding consortium, is seeking new partnerships to expand housing delivery under the upcoming Affordable Homes Programme, aiming to address regional housing needs through increased collaboration. JV North
Kingston Council has announced that Cardo Group will take over the management of repairs, maintenance, and improvements for over 6,000 council homes, following the Breyer Group’s appointment of administration. Kingston upon Thames London Royal Borough
Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac has acquired the UK’s largest construction rebar supplier, shaking up the steel sector. Barratt Redrow shares have risen as the housebuilder predicts sustainable growth, despite a decline in forward sales. Wynne Construction in North Wales has tripled its turnover to over £90m in three years. In addition, Avonside Roofing’s administration process enters its fourth year due to debt disputes. A Harrow-based builder, Florin-Petrica Bodale, also received a 13-month suspended sentence for fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back loan. Construction Enquirer, City AM, Construction Enquirer, Construction News (register), and Construction Enquirer
Provisional data suggests that the construction industry is on track for its safest year ever, with just 19 construction worker fatalities reported between April and December 2024, according to the Health and Safety Executive. Construction News (register)
Plans for 136 new homes near Gloucester and 104 homes outside Chipping Norton have been approved. Wates, with Havering Council, has submitted a plan for 481 homes in Harold Hill. Plans for 430 homes in a Kent village may be approved next week, while a 210-home estate in Darwen has passed its first planning stage, and a proposal for 115 homes in Lower Stondon has been submitted. BBC, Oxford Mail, Housing Executive, BBC, Lancashire Telegraph, and The Comet