Daily News: 29/04/2026
Ipswich Borough Council is procuring a six-year planned maintenance programme to upgrade council homes, delivering roofing, windows, insulation, solar PV and fabric improvements while meeting Decent Homes and Ipswich standards. Ipswich Borough Council
Social housing tenants are among the most vulnerable to flooding risks in England, according to a new study which found that urban areas contain around 839,000 homes at high risk, accounting for 80% of the national total. The Guardian
Preferred Homes has expanded its extra care housing pipeline through four new site acquisitions and planning approvals, strengthening delivery of affordable specialist housing for older residents across England. Meanwhile, Luton Borough Council is reviewing its housing company’s business model and funding strategy after reporting a loss of nearly £600,000. Show House, Luton Today
A new housing strategy aims to deliver 60,000 homes across York and North Yorkshire over the next decade, addressing affordability pressures and supporting long-term regional growth. The Northern Echo
Taylor Wimpey has completed a land sale at North East Cardiff, supporting continued delivery of the wider 2,500-home development and associated infrastructure. Meanwhile, CERT and True North have unveiled plans for 192 affordable homes at Droylsden Marina, advancing regeneration proposals in partnership with L&G. Elsewhere, Miller Homes has begun construction on a new residential development at Woolmer Green, bringing forward homes on a 19.6-acre site. In Scotland, Trust Housing Association has started work on 26 affordable homes in Brodick, helping address housing needs on the Isle of Arran. Show House, Place North West, Hemel Today, and Scottish Housing News
GRAHAM has secured a pre-construction services agreement for the first phase of Solihull’s Holbeche Place redevelopment, advancing town centre regeneration plans. Construction Enquirer
Travis Perkins reported lower first-quarter sales as subdued construction activity continued to weigh on trading conditions. Building.co.uk
Savills reported regional divergence in residential land markets, with northern England outperforming while southern housebuilders remain more cautious. Savills
Oxford University college’s proposed 2,500-home Carterton development has progressed, despite local opposition over its potential impact on the surrounding area. Meanwhile, residents have raised concerns over farmland loss, flooding and local infrastructure as plans for 800 homes in Muxton move forward. Elsewhere, Stockport Council has launched a legal challenge against proposals for 540 homes near the A555 Airport Relief Road. In Cheshire, plans have been submitted for up to 450 homes and a new primary school in Shavington. Separately, City of York Council’s approval for affordable housing on council-owned sites has been called in for further review. Additionally, protesters have opposed proposals for up to 300 homes on part of Collingtree Park Golf Club in Northampton. Oxford Mail, BBC, Manchester Evening News, Nantwich News, The Northern Echo, and BBC