Kirklees Council has secured planning permission for a new, purpose-built special school in Almondbury, Huddersfield, which will replace the existing Woodley School and College. The new facility will provide 180 places for children and young people aged 5 to 19... View Article

As new affordable homes take shape in Emsworth, VIVID welcomed Havant Borough Council’s Cabinet lead for Housing, Councillor Amy Redsull, to its latest site on Coldharbour Farm Road for an update and closer look at the progress that’s being made.... View Article

Platform Housing Group has taken a significant step in championing neurodiversity by hosting an Autism Reality Experience bus for a dedicated training day – at its headquarters in Solihull – aimed at enhancing awareness and empathy among its employees. The... View Article

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt is proud to announce the completion of the Art and Design Engineering Centre at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey – which had its official opening this summer. The new facility marks a significant milestone in the school’s... View Article

Accent Housing’s landmark energy efficient development Buttercross Place in March, Cambridgeshire is setting a new standard for sustainable, affordable housing with the introduction of homes built to the anticipated Future Homes Standard, part of a broader scheme delivering both environmental... View Article

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has acquired a prominent 1.28-acre site in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the latest addition to its expanding Bespoke Collection of high-specification residences. Planning permission has been secured to redevelop the site into a collection of design-led, sustainable homes.... View Article

Restoration works at Wavensmere Homes’ 11.5-acre (4.96Ha) Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby city centre have already passed the £20m milestone, since work commenced in October 2024. Having lain derelict since 1967, the nationally significant £80m mixed-use project is reanimating... View Article

As the Home Upgrade Grant Wave 2 (HUG2) programme comes to a close and the remaining TrustMark lodgements and reconciliations take place, the sector can take a well-earned breath. Nobody can deny that HUG2 was a challenge, with its fair... View Article

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Dave Williams to the role of Client Accounting Director. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for optimising financial processes at Rendall & Rittner, an RICS-regulated company committed to... View Article

Story Homes progresses major housing scheme in region impacted by Nutrient Neutrality regulations August 2025, Carlisle – Local housebuilder Story Homes has officially commenced construction on Scotby Grove, a new development of 112 high-quality homes in Scotby, Carlisle – marking a significant milestone for... View Article

Platform Housing Group, one of England’s largest social landlords, has announced that Group Chief Executive Elizabeth Froude will step down in Quarter 1 of 2026 to take up the role of CEO at Sage Homes. Elizabeth has led Platform since... View Article

Award-winning housebuilder City & Country has announced its intention to develop new homes on a well-connected site to the south of Stansted, Essex, following the acquisition of 177 acres of land in 2024. The company has appointed renowned architects Feilden... View Article

Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough. The Dacorum Investment... View Article

Independent housebuilder Dandara has acquired a new parcel of land east of Parsonage Road in Takeley, Essex, unlocking plans for a 96-home development that will bring a range of high-quality homes, green infrastructure and community benefits to Uttlesford. Covering 12.5... View Article

MPs across the UK are being urged to support the second Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week as campaigners highlight the urgent need for coordinated action on a widespread housing crisis that costs the NHS over £1.4 billion every... View Article

Foster + Partners has completed its work to modernise the Manchester United men’s first team building at Carrington Training Complex, with a focus on creating a high-performance collaborative environment for players and staff. Working closely with Manchester United, the practice... View Article