Housing
Housing news from UK Parliament.
Housing supply and homelessness to be discussed by Lords
On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debate increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Find out more
29 November 2024
How do we retrofit UK homes for net zero?
Minister for energy consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh will make her first appearance at the Committee on Wednesday 4 December, in a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for Net Zero. The UK Government has recently announced changes to its home heating schemes and policy.
29 November 2024
Regulator of Social Housing response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government on the Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing Sector
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published the Regulator of Social Housing’s response to the predecessor Committee’s report on the Finances and Sustainability of the Social Housing Sector.
28 November 2024
Lords debates Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Members discuss inquest reports on the June 2017 London tenement fire. Catch up
25 November 2024
Rough sleeping inquiry launched by Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched a short-inquiry on rough sleeping, looking at the causes of rough sleeping, why it has been on the rise in recent years, and at potential solutions.
07 November 2024
Chair comment on the NAO’s report on Dangerous cladding: the Government’s remediation portfolio
Florence Eshalomi, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee, has commented on the publication of the National Audit Office’s report, Dangerous cladding: the Government’s remediation portfolio.
04 November 2024
Renters' Rights Bill: call for evidence
Renters' Rights Bill: call for evidence
14 October 2024
Modern methods of construction at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss MMC in the housing and property sector. Catch up
06 September 2024
Grey Belt inquiry launched by the Built Environment Committee
Built Environment Committee launch inquiry in the Grey Belt
06 September 2024
Levelling Up Committee publishes Disabled people in the housing sector report
Levelling Up Committee publishes Disabled people in the housing sector report
24 May 2024
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
22 May 2024
Renters (Reform) Bill debate in the Lords
Fixed-term assured tenancies legislation considered by the House at second reading. Catch up
16 May 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill undergoes Lords line by line scrutiny
Members consider changes as detailed scrutiny concludes. Catch up
02 May 2024
Affordable housing under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss increasing supply of homes and impacts on the economy. Catch up
26 April 2024
Lords debates Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Members discuss key purpose of housing legislation at second reading. Catch up
28 March 2024