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North Ayrshire Council to further expand affordable housebuilding programme
North Ayrshire councillors considered plans to raise the council’s cumulative new-build housing target to 1,719 homes, alongside a council-and-partner programme for 1,226 affordable properties during 2027–2032.
North Ayrshire councillors considered plans to raise the council’s cumulative new-build housing target to 1,719 homes, alongside a council-and-partner programme for 1,226 affordable properties during 2027–2032.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-30T10:28:00+00:00
Former Edinburgh school to be transformed into extra care community
Vivere plans to redevelop Edinburgh’s former Lansdowne school campus into 48 extra-care homes with communal facilities, with work expected to start in the new year following planning approval.
Vivere plans to redevelop Edinburgh’s former Lansdowne school campus into 48 extra-care homes with communal facilities, with work expected to start in the new year following planning approval.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-30T08:12:44+00:00
GDP revisions in Blue Book: 2026
The ONS reported that Blue Book 2026 revisions changed quarterly UK real GDP growth by an average absolute 0.04 percentage points over the period from early 1997 to the second quarter of 2026.
The ONS reported that Blue Book 2026 revisions changed quarterly UK real GDP growth by an average absolute 0.04 percentage points over the period from early 1997 to the second quarter of 2026.
Source: Office for National Statistics · Originally published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
UK Balance of Payments, The Pink Book: 2026
The ONS reported that the UK current account deficit widened to £91.6 billion, or 3.0% of GDP, in 2025 from a revised £84.3 billion in 2024.
The ONS reported that the UK current account deficit widened to £91.6 billion, or 3.0% of GDP, in 2025 from a revised £84.3 billion in 2024.
Source: Office for National Statistics · Originally published: 2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
New respect orders support housing associations to tackle antisocial behaviour
New respect orders came into force in England and Wales this week, giving authorities powers to restrict adult antisocial behaviour and require treatment addressing its underlying causes.
New respect orders came into force in England and Wales this week, giving authorities powers to restrict adult antisocial behaviour and require treatment addressing its underlying causes.
Source: Housing Today · Originally published: 2026-10-30T10:37:00+00:00
Muse green-lit for 1,500-home Slough regeneration
Slough councillors approved Muse and Homes England’s North West Quadrant regeneration scheme for 1,539 homes, including 325 co-living units, with full permission for its first phase.
Slough councillors approved Muse and Homes England’s North West Quadrant regeneration scheme for 1,539 homes, including 325 co-living units, with full permission for its first phase.
Source: Housing Today · Originally published: 2026-10-30T10:55:00+00:00