Housing standards
Housing standards news from UK Parliament.
Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
Levelling Up Committee holds exempt accommodation evidence hearing
The inquiry continues into exempt accommodation – a type of supported housing that is exempt from Housing Benefit rules limiting rents to particular levels
22 April 2022
Chair of the Regulator of Social Housing – LUHC Committee publishes report following pre-appointment hearing
The LUHC Committee has endorsed the appointment of Bernadette Conroy.
25 March 2022
Lords examines Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill at third reading
Final chance to 'tidy-up' bill in the Lords. Catch up
16 March 2022
Social housing conditions - Levelling Up Committee hears from tenants and Daniel Hewitt, ITV News
The Committee will ask witnesses about poor social housing conditions.
10 March 2022
Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Experts questioned on building safety progress
Housing Communities and Local Government Committee examines the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the 2018 Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
19 November 2021
Net zero buildings: What materials are on offer and how can the planning system support sustainability?
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the sustainability of the built environment and embodied carbon
15 November 2021
Lords debates cost to leaseholders of fire safety work
Lords debates financial impact on leaseholders and the need for safe housing. Find out more
05 November 2021
Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021
Lords votes on Fire Safety Bill as stages conclude
Lords votes on Commons decisions on the fire safety costs amendment made in the House of Lords. Find out more
29 April 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Body Mass Index, alcohol harm, COVID-19-related evictions and biodiversity emergency
23 April 2021