Full-fibre Broadband Rollout Planned for 16,000 Social Homes
A housing association in the South of England has partnered with a digital infrastructure company to bring full fibre broadband to residents in its high-rise blocks. Vivid, a social landlord with a […]
Welsh Government Announces New Housing Quality Standard
A new Housing Quality Standard is being introduced by the Welsh Government. How will the standard help amplify the decarbonisation of Wales’ current social housing stock? The Welsh Government has announced that the […]
Council Launches Retrofitting Campaign to Boost Resident Confidence
Oxford City Council has launched a new resource as part of a campaign to encourage residents to find out more about retrofitting their homes. How is retrofitting key to the council meeting its […]
Plymouth Developers’ Diversity Commitments Met by ‘Habitat Bank’
A new venture by Plymouth City Council will boost local biodiversity and enable developers to meet legal biodiversity requirements. The ‘Habitat Bank’, called Ocean City Nature, will be an arm’s length, council-owned […]
£1.5bn Northern Construction Framework Open for Bids
A construction framework worth £1.5 billion which aims to deliver mixed-use housing across the North of England has opened for bids from interested consultants and contractor suppliers. Innovation Chain North (ICN) will run […]
How is a Council Using Retrofitting to Futureproof its Housing?
Southend-on-Sea City Council has announced an ongoing project with the aim of making homes better for people and the environment. How is it using retrofitting to create resilience in its housing stock? A […]
The Scottish Government Reveals Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
A new Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan has been announced by the Scottish Government. How will this help to deliver more affordable housing to rural communities? The Action Plan will support the […]
Low Carbon Modular Homes to be Delivered in Blackburn
A Blackburn housing association has partnered with a modular house builder to deliver 41 energy efficient homes in Shadsworth. Together Housing, who have a portfolio of 37,000 homes, have teamed up with […]
Off-grid Households to Receive Energy-Efficient Boost
Homeowners in Chesterfield who have no mains gas supply to their property could benefit from financial support. How will this help them make their homes more energy-efficient and boost the community? Chesterfield Borough […]