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

Guide to the Social Housing Bill

Why linked: Guide to the Social Housing Bill – substantive policy document supporting the Bill's implementation and narrative

Guide to the Social Housing Bill – substantive policy document supporting the Bill's implementation and narrative

In response to: The Social Housing Bill

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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.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes that explicitly names 'Social Housing Renewal Bill' as a legislative initiative. This is the authoritative source document for the Bill's announcement.

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Other Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Golden Lane Housing Limited (4803) - Regulatory Judgement: 13 May 2026

Why linked: Social Housing Regulator regulatory judgement on Golden Lane Housing Limited; relevant to regulatory standards and oversight of registered providers delivering social housing

Social Housing Regulator regulatory judgement on Golden Lane Housing Limited; relevant to regulatory standards and oversight of registered providers delivering social housing

In response to: Golden Lane Housing Limited

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13 May 2026 | Other Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Housing 21 (L0055) - Regulatory Judgement: 13 May 2026

Why linked: Social Housing Regulator regulatory judgement on Housing 21; relevant to regulatory standards and compliance framework for social housing providers

Social Housing Regulator regulatory judgement on Housing 21; relevant to regulatory standards and compliance framework for social housing providers

In response to: Housing 21

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked commitment

King's Speech announces Social Housing Renewal Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Social Housing Renewal Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

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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12 May 2026 | Announcement National Housing Bank linked direct

National Housing Bank Makes Significant Cornerstone Equity Investment in Starlight UK’s Build-to-Rent Fund II

Why linked: National Housing Bank equity investment announcement in build-to-rent fund; relevant to long-term investment mechanisms and funding strategies for housing supply

Starlight Investments and the National Housing Bank unite to accelerate rental housing: the bank’s phased investment of £100 million advances 6,000‑home pipeline through Starlight’s platform.

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5 May 2026 | Other Department of Health (Northern Ireland) Department of Justice (Northern Ireland) Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency linked direct

Northern Ireland Housing Stock

Why linked: Northern Ireland Housing Stock data; devolved housing statistics relevant to social housing renewal strategy across UK nations

Northern Ireland Housing Stock counts at April each year 2008 to 2026

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5 May 2026 | Other Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: April 2026

Why linked: Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund monitoring data – key renewal/modernisation funding scheme for energy efficiency in social housing stock

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England.

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

Understanding the possession action process: A guide for social rented tenants in England

Why linked: Guide for social rented tenants on possession action process; relevant to tenant protections and rights reforms accompanying renewal

Guide for social rented tenants on possession action process; relevant to tenant protections and rights reforms accompanying renewal

In response to: Possession guidance for tenants in social housing

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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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↓ Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service: flyer (1pp)
30 Apr 2026 | Other Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund statistics

Why linked: Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund statistics; directly relevant to funding mechanisms and renewal/modernisation of social rented sector

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) scheme in England.

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15 Apr 2026 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Shared ownership and the Renters’ Rights Act: letter to registered providers of social housing

Why linked: Letter from Minister to registered providers on shared ownership and Renters' Rights Act. Tenant protections reforms accompanying renewal agenda.

Letter from the Minister for Housing and Planning to registered providers of social housing on shared ownership improvements and the Renters’ Rights Act.

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↓ Information note for registered providers
2 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing

Why linked: Active consultation on Social Housing Tenure Standard Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing (April 2026). Directly related to regulatory standards and statutory duties in scope.

This consultation seeks views on a proposed Direction from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Regulator of Social Housing (the Regulator), using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (the …

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1 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Direction on the rent standard 2026

Why linked: Direction on the Rent Standard 2026 — operationalises the 10-year CPI+1% rent settlement central to the Bill's investment objective.

This Direction requires the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing.

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↓ Direction on the Rent Standard 2026 (4pp)
1 Apr 2026 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Rent Standard and Guidance

Why linked: Rent Standard and Guidance page (April 2026). Regulatory standards document applicable to registered providers delivering renewed social housing stock.

This page includes the rent standard that registered providers of social housing must comply with, information on annual updates of formula rent and rent cap levels and guidance on how to apply for an exemption to the rent standard.

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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 | Policy paper National Housing Bank NHS England linked direct

Homes England and National Housing Bank — investment prospectus 2026 (HTML)

Why linked: Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026 (HTML version) — directly accompanies the launch of the delivery body for the SAHP loan window.

Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026 (HTML version) — directly accompanies the launch of the delivery body for the SAHP loan window.

In response to: Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026

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

Homes England marks National Housing Bank launch as part of a once-in-a-generation investment offer to accelerate delivery of new homes and mixed-use schemes

Why linked: National Housing Bank launch announcement (March 2026) as part of once-in-a-generation investment offer. Key delivery mechanism for Bill objectives.

First bank-backed investment in partnership with Aviva to deliver thousands of homes from an initial £100 million commitment.

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31 Mar 2026 | Policy paper National Housing Bank NHS England linked direct

Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026

Why linked: Homes England and National Housing Bank investment prospectus 2026. Central to grant and funding mechanisms and long-term investment strategy for social housing renewal.

A guide to investment principles and themes, as well as products and interventions available to partner organisations.

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↓ Homes England and National Housing Bank — investment prospe…
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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5 Mar 2026 | Announcement Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Housing associations hit record reinvestment despite economic pressures, RSH Value for Money report reveals

Why linked: RSH Value for Money report announcement (March 2026) on housing association reinvestment. Demonstrates sector capacity for renewal investment and accountability.

RSH publishes Value for Money metrics annually so boards and other stakeholders can assess how each housing association is performing against its peers.

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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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12 Feb 2026 | Research Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social housing sales and demolitions 2024-25, England

Why linked: Statistics on social housing sales and demolitions 2024-25 - stock metrics relevant to understanding renewal context

Statistics on the number of sales and demolitions of existing social housing stock in England for 2024 to 2025.

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9 Feb 2026 | Other 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 | Other 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 | Other 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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29 Jan 2026 | Research Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked direct

Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund statistics: January 2026

Why linked: Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund statistics January 2026 – monitoring energy efficiency investment and modernisation of social housing stock

Data to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures in domestic properties via the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) scheme in England.

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↓ Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: January 2026 (Excel) ↓ Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund: January 2026 (ODS)
28 Jan 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Renewal: Progress Update

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HCWS1283) on Social and Affordable Housing Renewal Progress - five-step plan to kickstart renewal decade

UIN: HCWS1283 On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal and set out this plan to the House in a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS771). Today, I am providing a …

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28 Jan 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Renewal: Progress Update

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HLWS1283) Progress Update on Social and Affordable Housing Renewal - ongoing policy narrative for the thread

UIN: HLWS1283 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal …

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28 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

January 2026 progress update: Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing

Why linked: Progress update to core policy paper on social housing renewal - implements and tracks the decade of renewal agenda

Progress update to core policy paper on social housing renewal - implements and tracks the decade of renewal agenda

In response to: Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing

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28 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing

Why linked: Core policy paper: 'Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing' - directly articulates the thread's legislative intent and investment strategy

This plan sets in place the foundations for a decade of renewal in social and affordable housing.

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↓ Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable ho… ↓ Delivering a decade of renewal for social and affordable ho… (13pp)
28 Jan 2026 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation on future social housing rent policy

Why linked: Consultation on future social housing rent policy - rent-setting framework for renewal period, direct implementation mechanic

We are seeking views on a new Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to social housing rent policy from 1 April 2026.

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↓ Annex A: Draft rent direction (3pp) ↓ Annex B: Draft policy statement on rents for social housing (36pp)

2025

28 events
29 Dec 2025 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social housing lettings in England, April 2025 to March 2026

Why linked: Statistics on social housing lettings April 2025 to March 2026 - lettings data for renewal baseline

Statistics on new social housing lettings in England in 2025/26 by local authorities and private registered providers, covering tenancies and tenants.

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18 Dec 2025 | Other Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Fire safety remediation in social housing in England statistics Pre-release access list (2025/26 Q2)

Why linked: Fire safety remediation in social housing statistics – renewal and safety compliance monitoring relevant to stock modernisation agenda

Fire safety remediation in social housing statistics – renewal and safety compliance monitoring relevant to stock modernisation agenda

In response to: Fire safety remediation in social housing in England 2025-26: Quarter 2

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4 Dec 2025 | Other NHS England linked direct

Housing Statistics 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026

Why linked: Housing statistics on Homes England starts and completions April-September 2026 - delivery metrics for renewal programme

These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.

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4 Dec 2025 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social housing sales and demolitions 2025-26, England

Why linked: Statistics on social housing sales and demolitions 2025-26 - stock metrics tracking renewal period baseline

Statistics on the number of sales and demolitions of existing social housing stock in England for 2025 to 2026. Information on net social housing for rent is included as part of this release. Relevant sections of the Local Authority Housing …

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27 Nov 2025 | Other 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 announcement – substantive funding programme for social housing renewal delivery 2025–2028

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 announcement – substantive funding programme for social housing renewal delivery 2025–2028

In response to: Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 – successful Social Housing Landlords including lo…

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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.

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13 Nov 2025 | Research Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social housing lettings in England, April 2024 to March 2025

Why linked: Social housing lettings in England April 2024–25 statistics – supply and lettings data relevant to investment and renewal outcomes

Statistics on new social housing lettings in England in 2024/25 by local authorities and private registered providers, covering tenancies and tenants.

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↓ Social housing lettings in England, tenants: April 2024 to … ↓ Social housing lettings in England, tenancies summary table… ↓ Social housing lettings in England, tenants summary tables:… ↓ Social housing lettings in England, technical notes: April … ↓ Social housing lettings in England, data quality tables: Ap… ↓ CORE Social housing lettings sub-national data dashboard, 2… ↓ CORE sub-national data dashboard user guide: April 2024 to …
7 Nov 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government evidence

Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036: MHCLG policy statement to accompany guidance to bidders from Homes England and the Greater London Authority

Why linked: Filled the "Long-term funding strategy for social housing (e.g. spending review allocations, grant frameworks)" gap via web research

In response to: Launching the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

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26 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Warwickshire Housing and Regeneration Functions Regulations 2025 – delegates HCA/Homes England functions under Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, relevant to local authority and Homes England delivery roles in social housing renewal

These Regulations confer the following functions of or relating to the Homes and Communities Agency under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) on Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (“the Local Authorities”)—

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26 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Duplicate of 44309 – same statutory instrument

These Regulations confer the following functions of or relating to the Homes and Communities Agency under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) on Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (“the Local Authorities”)—

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18 Sep 2025 | Consultation outcome Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures

Why linked: Tenant Satisfaction Measures consultation outcome – tenant protections and standards reform accompanying renewal agenda, in scope

The TSMs will apply to all social housing landlords, including local authorities, housing associations and other registered social housing providers.

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↓ Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction mea… (78pp) ↓ Tenant satisfaction measures: what we are proposing and how… ↓ Tenant satisfaction measures: what we are proposing and how… (29pp) ↓ Consultation summary (easy read version) (27pp) ↓ Annex 1 - Draft TSM Standard (accessible version) ↓ Annex 1 - Draft TSM Standard (3pp) ↓ Annex 2 - Draft TSM technical requirements (accessible vers… ↓ Annex 2 - Draft TSM technical requirements (34pp) ↓ Annex 3 - Draft TSM survey requirements (accessible version) ↓ Annex 3 - Draft TSM survey requirements (27pp) ↓ Annex 4 - Draft guidance about the submission of TSM data t… ↓ Annex 4 - Draft guidance about the submission of TSM data t… (5pp) ↓ Annex 5 - Draft TSMs in the Social Housing White Paper (acc… ↓ Annex 5 - Draft TSMs in the Social Housing White Paper (3pp) ↓ Annex 6 - Draft regulatory impact assessment (accessible ve… ↓ Annex 6 - Draft regulatory impact assessment (32pp) ↓ Annex 7 - Draft equality impact assessment (accessible vers… ↓ Annex 7 - Draft equality impact assessment (26pp) ↓ Annex 8 - TSM consultation questions (accessible version) ↓ Annex 8 - TSM consultation questions (8pp) ↓ Annex 9 - Statutory consultees (accessible version) ↓ Annex 9 - Statutory consultees (4pp) ↓ Decision Statement: Introduction of Tenant Satisfaction Mea… (55pp) ↓ Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Summary of RSH requirements (19pp) ↓ Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Summary of RSH requirements … ↓ Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Summary of what we need from… (22pp) ↓ Annex 3: Tenant Satisfaction Measures Standard - from 1 Apr… ↓ Annex 3: Tenant Satisfaction Measures Standard - from 1 Apr… (3pp) ↓ Annex 4: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Technical requireme… ↓ Annex 4: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Technical requireme… (36pp) ↓ Annex 5: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Tenant survey requi… ↓ Annex 5: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Tenant survey requi… (31pp) ↓ Annex 6: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Guidance on the sub… ↓ Annex 6: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Guidance on the sub… (5pp) ↓ Annex 7: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Regulatory impact a… ↓ Annex 7: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Regulatory impact a… (33pp) ↓ Annex 8: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Equality Impact Ass… ↓ Annex 8: Tenant Satisfaction Measures - Equality Impact Ass… (27pp) ↓ Decision Instrument RSH6: Decision to set the Tenant Satisf… (83pp) ↓ Annex 1: Numerical analysis of individual question response… ↓ Annex 1: Numerical analysis of individual question responses (29pp) ↓ Annex 2: List of respondents (accessible) ↓ Annex 2: List of respondents (19pp)
2 Jul 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Renewal

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HCWS771) on Social and Affordable Housing Renewal - government investment strategy statement

UIN: HCWS771 At the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, we set out the main elements of our social and affordable housing investment strategy in this Parliament. Today, I am providing further detail in relation to a number of the …

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2 Jul 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Renewal

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement (HLWS770) on Social and Affordable Housing Renewal from Spending Review 2025 - sets out investment strategy

UIN: HLWS770 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:At the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, we set out the main elements of our social and affordable …

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25 Jun 2025 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

​​Social Housing quality reforms: Letter to chief executives and council leaders​

Why linked: Social Housing quality reforms letter to chief executives – directly addresses quality and renewal standards for social rented sector, in scope as regulatory/quality reform

​​A letter to chief executives of housing associations and councils about quality reforms in the social rented sector. ​

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24 Jun 2025 | Debate linked direct

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Why linked: MHCLG expenditure motion (June 2025) directly relevant to funding and resource allocation for the social housing renewal agenda, part of parliamentary scrutiny and appropriations.

Motion made, and Question proposed, That, for the year ending with 31 March 2026, for expenditure by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: (1) further resources, not exceeding £22,916,388,000, be authorised for use for current purposes as set …

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17 Jun 2025 | Announcement HM Treasury Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Over 500,000 homes to be built through new National Housing Bank

Why linked: News announcement 'Over 500,000 homes to be built through new National Housing Bank' — first-party HMG release announcing the £16bn investment programme that underpins the Bill's funding architecture.

£16bn of new public investment will help build over 500,000 new homes, unlocking over £53bn of private investment, as part of the government’s Plan for Change

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12 Jun 2025 | Other Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Letter from Housing Minister to registered providers of social housing: Spending Review 2025

Why linked: Letter from Housing Minister to registered providers on Spending Review 2025 - direct communication to key delivery bodies on funding and renewal strategy

A letter from Minister of State for Housing and Planning to registered providers of social housing on 11 June 2025.

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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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26 Mar 2025 | Announcement Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

RSH publishes regulatory judgements for seven landlords

Why linked: RSH publishes regulatory judgements for seven landlords — first-party regulator action operating under the same consumer/economic standards framework the Bill engages with.

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published regulatory judgements for seven housing associations.

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25 Mar 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Capital Investment

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on Social and Affordable Housing Capital Investment (HCWS549) - Budget announcement on new grant programme to succeed 2021-26 scheme

UIN: HCWS549 In the multi-year Spending Review later this year, the government will set out the full details of a new grant programme to succeed the 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme. Alongside wider investment across the Parliament, this new programme will …

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25 Mar 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing Capital Investment

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on Social and Affordable Housing Capital Investment (HLWS545) - spending review announcement on capital investment succeeding prior programme

UIN: HLWS545 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:In the multi-year Spending Review later this year, the government will set out the full details of a new …

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21 Mar 2025 | Other 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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12 Feb 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Further support for social and affordable housebuilding and next steps on supported housing

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on further support for social and affordable housebuilding and supported housing (HCWS447) - investment and housebuilding component of renewal

UIN: HCWS447 England is in the grip of an acute and entrenched housing crisis. The detrimental consequences of this disastrous state of affairs are now all pervasive. We have a generation locked out of homeownership; 1.3 million people languishing on …

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6 Feb 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Improving the quality of social housing and strengthening tenant voice

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on improving quality of social housing (HCWS423) - complements renewal agenda with quality and tenant voice reforms

UIN: HCWS423 Alongside our commitment to delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, the government is determined to drive a transformational and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing.The government reco...

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6 Feb 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Improving the quality of social housing and strengthening tenant voice

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on improving quality of social housing and strengthening tenant voice (HLWS419) - quality standards and tenant rights component of renewal

UIN: HLWS419 My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner MP) has today made the following statement:Alongside our commitment to delivering the biggest increase in social and a...

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2024

14 events
9 Dec 2024 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government evidence

Housing Supply Strategy 2024–2039 (Northern Ireland)

Why linked: Filled the "Devolved housing strategies (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland equivalents)" gap via web research

Northern Ireland's 15-year whole-system housing strategy, approved by the Executive on 5 December 2024 and announced to the Assembly on 9 December 2024. It sets a framework to deliver at least 100,000 homes, covering social, intermediate and private supply, and …

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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.

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20 Nov 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on Social and Affordable Housing (HLWS236) - update on renewal and investment programme

UIN: HLWS236 My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner MP) has today made the following statement:I am publishing today a consultation on reforms to the Right to …

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28 Oct 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing: Next Steps

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on Social and Affordable Housing: Next Steps (HCWS169) - Budget announcement on affordable housing and social housing renewal

UIN: HCWS169 This week’s Budget will set out how the Government will deliver more affordable housing and ensure social housing is available for those who need it most.This will include an immediate one year cash injection of £500 million to …

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28 Oct 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social and Affordable Housing: Next Steps

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Statement on Social and Affordable Housing: Next Steps (HLWS167) - Deputy PM announcement on renewal programme

UIN: HLWS167 My Right Honourable Friend the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner MP) has today made the following statement:This week’s Budget will set out how the Government will deliver more …

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30 Apr 2024 | Other Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Social housing quality

Why linked: Government policy on social housing quality improvements - foundational quality standards work linked to renewal programme

Government outlines its approach to improving the quality of social housing, as set out in our Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, with a clear ambition to halve the number of non-decent rented homes by 2030.

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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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29 Feb 2024 | Consultation (open) Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

Consultation on Statutory Guidance under section 215 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

Why linked: Consultation on Statutory Guidance under s215 Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 – regulatory guidance framework for social housing regulator, in scope for statutory duties

Consultation on Statutory Guidance under s215 Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 – regulatory guidance framework for social housing regulator, in scope for statutory duties

In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008

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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 …

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked direct

New social housing reforms to crack down on rule breakers

Why linked: 'New social housing reforms to crack down on rule breakers' — first-party MHCLG release on social housing allocations reform directly adjacent to the Bill's package.

Those who commit anti-social behaviour to face a ban of up to 5 years. People with closest connections to the UK and their local areas to be favoured.

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30 Jan 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

Consultation on Reforms to Social Housing Allocations

Why linked: Consultation on Reforms to Social Housing Allocations - allocation policy reform component of renewal programme

Safe and stable social housing is of enormous importance to millions of current tenants and to those who will rely on it for a home in the future. This government believes social tenants should have homes which they can be …

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2023

2 events
7 Nov 2023 | Announcement Regulator of Social Housing linked direct

RSH launches consultation on updated statutory guidance

Why linked: RSH consultation on updated statutory guidance under s215 HRA 2008 – regulatory standards update relevant to renewal Bill framework

RSH is consulting on updated statutory guidance on its use of powers under s215 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008

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24 Mar 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on Social Housing Reform - analytical context on reform trajectory toward renewal bill

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9227) This briefing outlines the measures set out in the Government’s social housing white paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps for social housing reform.

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2021

2 events
10 Jun 2021 | Research Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee linked direct

First Report - The future of the planning system in England

Why linked: Planning system inquiry (June 2021). Adjacent material: planning reform tied to social housing delivery, though dated before Bill announcement.

Planning system inquiry (June 2021). Adjacent material: planning reform tied to social housing delivery, though dated before Bill announcement.

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17 Mar 2021 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government evidence

Housing to 2040 (Scotland)

Why linked: Filled the "Devolved housing strategies (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland equivalents)" gap via web research

Scotland's first long-term national housing strategy, published March 2021, setting a 20-year vision and route map for affordable, safe and good-quality homes for all. It explicitly notes Scotland's divergence from England on social rent, Right to Buy abolition, homelessness and …

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