Work begins on 84-home East Hull scheme. Work has begun on 84 "much-needed" affordable homes as part of a major regeneration programme in East Hull. National partnership housing specialist Lovell has broken ground on the latest phase of the transformation of the Ings estate in East Hull. Located off Balham Avenue, the development will feature two, three and four-bedroom properties for affordable rent and shared ownership. It forms part of a wider multi-million-pound regeneration programme set to deliver more than 700 homes through a partnership between Lovell, Compendium Living, Hull City Council and Together Housing. Around 400 mixed-tenure homes have already been delivered, alongside a new neighbourhood park connecting to Bluebell Fields. Officials say the latest properties will feature wall insulation, solar panels, electric vehicle charging and water-saving fixtures. Plans also include a central green space, new trees and hedges, play areas and walking routes. Meanwhile, Lovell is working with local organisations to provide employment and training opportunities, while supporting community groups and charities including Emmaus Hull, Autism Plus and the Ings community garden and residents' association. Alex Isted, Lovell regional managing director Eastern, said: "The major regeneration at the Ings estate demonstrates what long-term partnerships can achieve. "We look forward to working with Hull City Council, Together Housing, Compendium Living and our valued supply chain partners to successfully deliver this important phase over the next two years, contributing to the long-term regeneration and growth of the area." Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, the portfolio holder for regeneration and housing at Hull City Council, added: "It is fantastic to see this new housing development start on site, to deliver 84 much-needed affordable homes for the local community. "The partnership between the Council, Lovell and Together Housing represents a great opportunity for a high-quality affordable housing scheme to prevail - I'm excited to see the new homes when they are complete." Dai Howells, assistant director of development at Together Housing, added: "This phase of the Ings regeneration scheme is part of Together Housing's continued commitment to the transformation of the Ings community. "We are delighted to be working with our partners to provide affordable homes to the people of Hull, providing more opportunities for local people to access quality housing to rent or buy." The project is supported by Homes England and the UK Government's Brownfield Land Release Fund. Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here. Explore these topics. Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered. Sign up to receive our popular Yorkshire & The Humber morning email for free. * Occasional offers & updates from selected Bdaily partners

Together Housing bolsters fleet safety with Exeros video telematics platform. * 17 August 2026 * 0 * Natalie Middleton Together Housing has strengthened safety, operational efficiency and risk reduction through its new partnership with Exeros. The leading social landlord, which has more than 38,000 homes in the north of England, will deploy Exeros' video telematics platform, driver app and AI dash cams across its 550-vehicle-strong fleet. The new technology will enhance safety by improving visibility into driving behaviour, vehicle incidents, telematics and day-to-day fleet operations. Lee Warburton, property manager fleet & contracts at Together Housing, said: "Keeping its drivers safe while maintaining a high standard of customer service is essential. "We wanted a solution that supported our drivers, gave us greater insight into fleet performance, and helped reduce risk across the business. Exeros understood our goals from day one and worked with us to create a bespoke solution we're thrilled with." The partnership forms a key component of Together Housing's wider fleet strategy. It delivers a clearer understanding of driving behaviours, supports coaching initiatives and improves accident management. By investing in this driver safety and operational efficiency technology, Together Housing ensures reliable and safe services for its colleagues, customers and communities. The new system features real-time, AI-powered driver safety tools, privacy modes and advanced driver scoring. Integrated with Exeros' video telematics platform, it provides fleet-wide insights, cloud-based incident footage and critical data to significantly reduce risk and protect drivers. "Together Housing is sector-leading when it comes to road safety," said Jay Biring, CEO and co-founder of Exeros. "We're thrilled to partner with them on a bespoke solution that reduces road risk and provides practical insights that managers and drivers can use every day."

NEWS: AirEx secures £2.1m funding supported by Innovate UK Investor Partnerships. LONDON, UK (20th May 2026) - AirEx Technologies (AirEx) has raised a total of £2.1 million as part of a funding round supported by the Innovate UK Investor Partnerships Programme (IPP). This funding will enable the company to accelerate the large-scale deployment of its innovative solutions and support the development of new products, further advancing its mission to combat climate change and alleviate fuel poverty. AirEx has already established strong commercial partnerships with dozens of housing providers and Tier 1 contractors, including Warmworks, Peabody, and Together Housing. The funding will also support expansion into new partnerships and broader market rollout. The funding comes as AirEx has delivered significant impact across the UK housing sector. Over 39,000 smart air bricks have been installed to date in more than 6,400 homes, resulting in £40 million lifetime energy bill savings for households experiencing fuel poverty and more than 40,000 tonnes of lifetime carbon emissions abatement. The investment round was supported by all of AirEx's major shareholders, including Barclays Climate Ventures, Green Angel Ventures, Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, One Planet Capital, Nesta, and Sustainable Ventures. AirEx also welcomed Vectr7 Investment Partners as a new investor to the company. Joe McMullen, COO of AirEx, said: "This funding allows us to move faster with our growth plans and support the development of new products. Our goal is to provide a simple solution for landlords and homeowners to reduce energy use. We are pleased to have the continued support of our investors as we work to make homes warmer and healthier for residents." Steven Poulter, Head of Barclays Climate Ventures, said: "With this investment supporting the large-scale deployment of AirEx's existing technology and the development of new products, the company is well placed to help reduce energy use, cut emissions and lower energy costs for households. Scaled across the country, technology like this can play an important role in upgrading and decarbonising the UK's housing stock." Dominic Wilson, Founder & Managing Partner of Vectr7 Investment Partners, said: "We are delighted to be supporting AirEx in their next phase of growth. Agnes, Joe and the team have already built the fundamental infrastructure to make homes warmer and more energy efficient. With the increasing risks to UK energy security, energy conservation and the corresponding environmental impact are mission critical objectives which AirEx is now well placed to execute on in the housing sector." Agnes Czako, CEO of AirEx, said: "Our £2.1 million raise comes at a pivotal moment, as the government's Warm Homes Plan unlocks billions in retrofit funding and sets a clear pathway to upgrade up to 50,000 homes per year through social housing alone. This alignment along with the funding gives us a significant opportunity to scale commercially, working with local authorities and landlords to deliver faster, lower-cost energy efficiency improvements at national scale."