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14 May 2026 | Guidance Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

The Social Housing Bill

Why linked: Official gov.uk page on 'The Social Housing Bill' describing it as 'the next step in the delivery of our decade of renewal for social and affordable housing' – primary implementation guidance

The Social Housing Bill marks the next step in the delivery of our decade of renewal for social and affordable housing. This page sets out key information on the bill.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guide to the Social Housing Bill

5 May 2026 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Possession guidance for tenants in social housing

Why linked: Possession guidance for tenants in social housing; relevant to tenant protections and rights accompanying social housing renewal programme

Guidance for social tenants to explain the process landlords must take when they want to get their property back in England.

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1 Apr 2026 | Guidance Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Making a formal application for an exemption to the Rent Standard - from 1 April 2026

Why linked: Rent Standard 2026 formal application guidance for registered providers. Part of regulatory standards framework accompanying social housing renewal.

This guidance covers the mechanism for private registered providers to apply for an exemption or variation under the Rent Standard 2026.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Making a formal application for an exemption to… (8pp)

31 Mar 2026 | Guidance National Housing Bank NHS England linked direct

National Housing Bank

Why linked: National Housing Bank guidance on unlocking investment at scale for delivery and regeneration. Relevant to funding mechanisms and private investment mobilisation.

The National Housing Bank has been set up by Homes England to unlock investment at scale and accelerate the delivery and regeneration of places across England.

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27 Nov 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 – successful Social Housing Landlords including local authorities and housing associations

Why linked: Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 successful landlords and funding allocations – direct long-term funding mechanism for social housing renewal and modernisation in scope

List of Social Housing Landlords, including local authorities and housing associations offered funding under WH:SHF to be delivered 2025 until 2028.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 – succes…

21 Nov 2024 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 - budget allocation

Why linked: Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 budget allocation — substantive funding programme directly supporting social housing renewal delivery.

£1.29 billion has been allocated as part of the Autumn 2024 Budget for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3, to be delivered from 2025 until 2028 by eligible social housing landlords.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3: budget …

30 Apr 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

April 2024 - update on the government’s work to improve the quality of social housing

Why linked: Update on government work to improve quality of social housing - quality standards reform underpinning renewal agenda

The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We …

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28 Mar 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

March 2024 – update on the government’s work to improve the quality of social housing

Why linked: Update on government work to improve quality of social housing - quality standards work for renewal period

The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We …

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29 Feb 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

February 2024 – update on the government’s work to improve the quality of social housing

Why linked: Update on government work to improve quality of social housing - ongoing quality improvement programme linked to renewal

The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We …

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31 Jan 2024 | Guidance Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

January 2024 – update on the government’s work to improve the quality of social housing

Why linked: Update on government work to improve quality of social housing - foundational quality improvement reforms

The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK