300-Home Retrofit Initiative Completed in Dumfries
Energy services company Union Technical has completed work on a £1.5 million retrofit of almost 300 homes in Dumfries, managed by The Riverside Group. How will investing in Scotland’s older homes help to […]
Glasgow to Build Almost 130 Energy-efficient Homes
Housing Provider Sanctuary Scotland is bringing 128 quality homes for social and mid-market rent to Myreside Street in Carntyne, Glasgow. How will this help to bridge the affordable housing gap in Scotland? Delivered […]
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Becomes Law
New laws which will speed up planning, build homes, and level up have come into effect after receiving Royal Assent last week. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, which became law on 26 […]
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 […]