Housing News

How Could Surrey Residents Create a Housing Retrofit Plan?

Surrey County Council has been awarded £745,000 of funding through the Local Energy Advice Demonstrator (LEAD) project, to trial new and innovative approaches to tackle residential energy emissions, help residents save money, conserve […]

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Over 135 Social Homes to Benefit Through Improved Insulation

A programme has been delivered in Watford to upgrade some of the worst-performing homes in the area by installing external wall insulation. The programme saw Watford Borough Council work in partnership with Watford […]

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How is Dumfries and Galloway Enhancing Energy Efficiency?

Dumfries and Galloway Council is developing a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy in response to the Scottish Government’s guidance. How will this improve energy efficiency? The Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies […]

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Scottish Borders Launch Five-year Local Housing Strategy 

Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee has agreed on a new five-year Local Housing Strategy which aims to address some of the most significant and important housing issues facing them, its partners, and communities.  […]

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Over £5M to Amplify Welsh Council’s Digital Options 

Powys County Council has announced plans to spend more than £5 million on digital improvements over the next four years. How will this provide its community with more digital options? The council has […]

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28,000 Skilled Workers Could be Needed to Retrofit London’s Homes

A new report has stated that retrofitting central London’s homes and buildings could require 28,000 skilled workers. How can the industry work to increase the workforce and tackle the current skills shortage?  Local […]

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How Can Brownfield Land be Transformed into Affordable Housing?

Transforming brownfield land into good-quality housing is key to meeting the current housing demand. How will over £3 million in funding support affordable housing projects in Manchester? Reusing brownfield land for affordable housing […]

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How is Devon County Council Transforming its Finance System?

Devon County Council has signed Unit4 ERP to provide a digital platform for its finance, procurement and financial planning and analysis functions. How will the platform help the Council to transform its finance […]

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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 […]

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