Planning
Planning news from UK Parliament.
Government’s cladding remediation proposals examined
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee gains the perspectives of a range of stakeholders, including homeowners, building managers, housebuilders and local authorities
26 February 2021
Lords debates non-domestic ratings bills
Members discuss accessibility, environment and privatisation of services
19 January 2021
Lords debates Fire Safety Bill at third reading
Bill passes to Commons to consider Lords amendments
25 November 2020
Building Safety Bill aims welcome but more detail needed
Government must end financial nightmare of historic remediation costs for leaseholders.
24 November 2020
Committee examines energy efficiency of existing homes
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the role of social housing providers in improving energy efficiency
13 November 2020
Local government representatives questioned on the Spending Review
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee looks at the additional challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic and the quality of support provided by central government
10 November 2020
New Inquiry: The Spending Review and Local Government Finance
Inquiry will examine financial health of local authorities, and comes in response to Treasury spending review and setting of departmental budgets
27 October 2020
HS2 Phase 2a Committee resumes hearings
The High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Committee resumes hearings virtually.
15 July 2020
Lords questions government on press freedom, Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter movement on 8 June
Watch live on Parliament TV from 2.30pm
08 June 2020
Lords debates Spring Budget
Members discuss economy following Chancellor's statement
19 March 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
How is climate change affecting developing countries and what actions should the government take?
The External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 12 March 2020 at 10.05am
12 March 2020
Government acknowledges it will not meet housing 'target'
Committee criticises Government for housing ‘target' which they acknowledge they will not meet
28 February 2020
Academics and experts questioned on the level playing field
EU Internal Market Sub-Committee takes evidence from academics and experts on the level playing field on Thursday 27 February 10.15am
27 February 2020
Robert Jenrick MP gives update on building safety
The Secretary of State updates MPs on building safety standards
20 January 2020