Daily News: 25/03/2026
Powys County Council has approved an ambitious £270m programme to boost council housing, combining the construction of new homes with upgrades to existing properties, outlining a five-year plan to improve the county’s housing stock and provide better-quality homes for residents. Powys County Council
Havering Council has awarded a long-term contract to AJS for the delivery of electrical repair and maintenance works across its housing stock, with mobilisation now underway to support ongoing safety compliance and improve service delivery for residents. FMJ
As of February 2026, there are 4,310 residential buildings in England over 11 metres tall identified with unsafe cladding, an increase of 119 since January, with progress on remediation being monitored and reported by the government. GOV.UK
The RSH has published 21 new regulatory judgements, awarding Guildford Borough Council its first top consumer grading of C1. First-time consumer ratings were also given, with C1 grades going to Connect Housing Association, Golding Homes, Housing Solutions, Hyde Housing Association, and Westward Housing Group, while C2 grades were assigned to Arawak Walton Housing Association, Leeds City Council, Unity Housing Association, and Your Housing Group. Governance downgrades affected Karibu Community Homes and Unity Housing Association, while viability ratings largely remained stable. GOV.UK
Richmond Council and Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) have begun a major regeneration at Ham Close, delivering 452 new homes, including 78 additional affordable homes to replace existing social housing and meet local housing needs. Work has also started on a new council housing development at the former New Penn pub site in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, through the Cardiff and Vale Housing Partnership. Meanwhile, Horsham District Council, in partnership with Saxon Weald, is set to deliver new affordable homes in Cowfold, West Sussex. Business News Wales, London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, and Horsham District Council
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has launched a new scheme to drive up housing standards and strengthen support for residents. Lambeth Council continues to deliver new social rent and affordable homes through its New Homes Programme, with plans to accelerate housing delivery despite a challenging market. North Lanarkshire Council has reported positive progress across key areas, including economic growth and major infrastructure projects. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Lambeth London Borough, and North Lanarkshire Council
Crest Nicholson has reported an increase in open market sales, noting in a trading update that it has yet to see a material impact from recent macroeconomic shocks. Housing Today (register)
Get Living has secured planning approval for the final £400m phase of its £1.5bn Elephant & Castle redevelopment in south London, delivering 959 homes and student rooms. Morris Homes, with CEG Land Promotions, plans 443 new homes south of William Young Way in Preston. The Hounslow Cabinet approved the regeneration of Convent Way Estate in Heston, while the Lambeth Council granted approval for 129 100% affordable homes on New Park Road, Clapham. Construction Enquirer, Place North West, UK Property Forums, and Lambeth London Borough