New data from Housemark shows social landlords are reporting a sharp increase in emergency hazards, as providers tighten how they record and investigate cases under Awaab’s Law. Housemark’s latest Monthly Pulse, based on performance data submitted by 140 social landlords... View Article

A colleague from Platform Housing Group has been recognised at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to safety, sustainability and innovation. John Parker, Fleet Risk and Compliance Manager has been crowned Fleet Safety Superstar at the awards ceremony earlier this month. The award recognises John’s work... View Article

Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat will cut site carbon emissions by more than a thousand tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from diesel to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel. The switch will apply to both telehandlers and new... View Article

20 April 2026 – Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to officially launch its 2026 apprenticeship programme, opening applications for six exciting new roles across Cumbria, the North West and the North East. The programme offers aspiring construction and business professionals the opportunity... View Article

New scheme will provide landscaped open space and sustainable features to benefit locals April 2026, Carlisle – Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to have secured planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement*, for a new residential development comprising 65... View Article

Living Space has now secured full planning consent for its affordable housing development in Tibberton, Worcestershire, following the successful completion of the Section 106 (s.106) agreement with Wychavon District Council. The milestone marks a significant step forward for the delivery... View Article

Following the success of their inaugural event in November 2025, Larsen Architecture has announced the return of its Designer Studio, taking place on 29 and 30 April at the acclaimed Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter. Founded by local... View Article

Bellway Strategic Land has submitted an outline planning application for up to 120 new homes and public open space in Cronton. If approved, the proposed development would comprise 40 per cent affordable housing to meet local need and almost a... View Article

Magna Housing has secured £150m in new financing to support the creation of around 1,500 new affordable homes over the next five years. The community-based housing association was supported by treasury advisors anddebt arrangers Centrus and legal counsel Bevan Brittan to... View Article

As the heat network sector prepares for its most significant transformation to date, a new and pressing threat is emerging for housing managers: the sudden collapse of specialist service providers. Anthony Coates-Smith, Managing Director at Insite Energy, explains how to... View Article

With around 60,000 accidental utility strikes occurring each year on average and the Utility Strike Avoidance Group (USAG) estimating the cost of utility strikes in 2019 at £261 million, utilising the skills and expertise of utilities consultants from the outset... View Article