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Social Housing Renewal Bill

The King's Speech 2026 housing bill to increase long-term investment in social housing and support renewal of the social rented sector.

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13 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support the regeneration of existing social housing stock.

Why linked: Written question on steps to support regeneration of existing social housing stock - direct scrutiny of stock renewal agenda

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support the regeneration of existing social housing stock.

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13 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that registered providers complete remedial works within reasonable timescales when defects are identified in newly constructed home

Why linked: Written question on remedial works completion by registered providers (March 2026). Directly related to standards and renewal obligations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that registered providers complete remedial works within reasonable timescales when defects are identified in newly constructed home

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13 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his his Department has issued guidance on effective communication between housing associations and developers for resolving defects.

Why linked: Written question on statutory timescales for remedial works and communication standards (March 2026). Relevant to renewal and modernisation implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his his Department has issued guidance on effective communication between housing associations and developers for resolving defects.

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6 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Homes England’s press release entitled Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme, published on 24 February 2026, whether th

Why linked: Written question on Homes England ten-year social housing programme - scrutiny of key delivery mechanism for renewal

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Homes England’s press release entitled Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme, published on 24 February 2026, whether th

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3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to publish the long-term housing strategy by March 2026.

Why linked: Written question on publication of long-term housing strategy - parliamentary scrutiny of policy framework for renewal

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to publish the long-term housing strategy by March 2026.

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9 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

The Government needs to urgently provide the sector with clarity on the funding that will be available over the remainder of this Parliament to help providers deliver the necessary improvements. (Recommendation, Paragraph 40)

Why linked: Parliamentary comment on funding clarity needed for providers' delivery (February 2026). Relevant to long-term investment strategy scrutiny.

The Government needs to urgently provide the sector with clarity on the funding that will be available over the remainder of this Parliament to help providers deliver the necessary improvements. (Recommendation, Paragraph 40) Type: conclusion | Number: 8 | Response …

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9 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

The steps the Government is taking to rebuild the sector’s financial capacity to invest in new and existing homes will help providers to meet new regulatory standards. However, we are concerned that supply chain constraints, workforce shortages and the limited uptake of technologies will mean that providers may not have the necessary capacity and capability to deliver the improvements to social homes that the Government aims to achieve over the next decade. (Conclusion, Paragraph 72)

Why linked: Parliamentary analysis of Government steps to rebuild sector financial capacity for investment in new and existing homes (February 2026). On-topic scrutiny.

The steps the Government is taking to rebuild the sector’s financial capacity to invest in new and existing homes will help providers to meet new regulatory standards. However, we are concerned that supply chain constraints, workforce shortages and the limited …

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9 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

There is a strong case for the Government to establish a new, modern Decent Homes Programme that supports social landlords to raise the standard of social homes. This programme should consist of: a. a single housing quality framework or strategy that consolidates, and aligns, the regulatory requirements on social landlords. b. a pooled fund that brings together existing funding for improvements to social homes and gives providers greater flexibility. c. local partnerships between local govern...

Why linked: Parliamentary recommendation for modern Decent Homes Programme supporting social landlords (February 2026). Directly addresses renewal and modernisation agenda.

There is a strong case for the Government to establish a new, modern Decent Homes Programme that supports social landlords to raise the standard of social homes. This programme should consist of: a. a single housing quality framework or strategy …

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1 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure investment in social rent homes at the spending review.

Why linked: Written question on investment in social rent homes at spending review - parliamentary scrutiny of spending allocation for renewal

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure investment in social rent homes at the spending review.

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21 Mar 2025 | Committee report linked direct

We are not convinced that MHCLG is taking the potential impact of its remediation plans on wider housebuilding targets seriously enough. The government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes during this Parliament. The construction sector is reporting workforce shortages. There is a risk that MHCLG’s approach to remediation could negatively impact the delivery of this target, and the construction of affordable housing in particular. Paying for remediation works risks diverting social housing ...

Why linked: Parliament inquiry on remediation impact on housebuilding targets and social housing – contextual scrutiny relevant to renewal Bill delivery

We are not convinced that MHCLG is taking the potential impact of its remediation plans on wider housebuilding targets seriously enough. The government has pledged to build 1.5 million homes during this Parliament. The construction sector is reporting workforce shortages. …

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to increase funding for social housing, in the context of the forthcoming spending review.

Why linked: Written question on increasing funding for social housing in spending review context - parliamentary scrutiny of renewal funding

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to increase funding for social housing, in the context of the forthcoming spending review.

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5 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take through the proposed long-term housing strategy to help (a) improve social housing and (b) build new homes.

Why linked: Written question on long-term housing strategy steps to improve social housing - parliamentary scrutiny of renewal programme

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take through the proposed long-term housing strategy to help (a) improve social housing and (b) build new homes.

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