£5.3bn Datacentre Plans put to Cabinet: What does it Entail?
Plans for a new £5.3bn inward investment project for East Havering will be reviewed at next week’s Cabinet meeting. The Council has been in negotiations with a private sector developer, Digital Reef, to […]
Housebuilders Expected to Sign new Fire Safety Pledges Imminently
Housebuilders are expected to sign new fire safety pledges imminently as the DLUHC is close to finalising revised contracts, with a spokesperson stating the department will “not accept any backsliding.” Earlier in 2022, […]
How Will £77m Fund 8,000 Affordable Homes?
Yorkshire Housing has secured a £77 million deal with NatWest to help develop a further 8,000 affordable homes by 2030. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the deal will help Yorkshire decarbonise its existing […]
Expression of Interest in Hosting Investment Zones now Open
As Liz Truss announced that Upper-tier local authorities can now lodge an expression of interest in hosting investment zones, Housing Industry Leaders highlights how this is aimed at boosting development through reduced regulation […]
DLUHC Unveils Round Six of Local Digital Fund
The Local Digital team of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced the latest competition for funding for projects led by local authorities. As this is the sixth round, […]
£1.5bn Government Funding to Improve Energy Efficiency Though SHDF
Around 130,000 low-income households across England could see bills slashed by around £400 to £700 a year as their homes receive energy efficiency upgrades through UK Government funding. Housing Industry Leaders explores how […]
Birmingham to Ensure That Landlords Are Providing Proper Accommodation
Birmingham City Council is to introduce a Selective Licencing Scheme for all private rented properties in 25 wards in the city. Housing Industry Leaders investigates how the scheme will ensure that landlords are […]
Scotland Introduces Rent Freeze and Eviction Ban
The Scottish Government has announced a combined rent freeze and moratorium on evictions to help people through the cost-of-living crisis. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the rent freeze and eviction ban will support […]
Nearly 180 Low-carbon Homes Are Being Built in Wolverhampton
City of Wolverhampton Council’s WV Living has started work to build 178 homes on the site of a former school in Bushbury, Wolverhampton. Housing Industry Leaders explores how the development will provide affordable […]