The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee’s report on housing conditions in temporary accommodation, setting out measures to improve standards, strengthen oversight and reduce reliance on poor-quality accommodation. The government reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the unlawful use of bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation for families, extending the Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation where possible, and consulting on the wider application of Awaab’s Law. It also highlighted funding of £3.6 billion for homelessness and rough sleeping services, including £969 million for temporary accommodation, alongside a £30 million Emergency Accommodation Reduction Programme and a £950 million Local Authority Housing Fund. The government agreed to improve its understanding of accommodation quality through enhanced data collection and monitoring but did not commit to mandatory inspections or interim Decent Homes Standard targets, stating that existing legislation already requires accommodation to be free from serious hazards and suitable for occupants.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its response to the Private Parking Code of Practice consultation. The Code retains the £100 parking charge cap, 40% early payment discount and £70 debt recovery fee cap as an interim measure and covers signage, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) pay-before-exit, grace periods, appeals, data sharing and a Scrutiny and Oversight Board. The Code has been laid before Parliament for a 40-day period and is due to be issued on 30 November 2026 if there are no objections, coming into force 21 calendar days after issue and replacing the Sector Single Code.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published its response to the single construction regulator (SCR) prospectus consultation, which closed on 20 March 2026 and received 184 responses. The response confirms the SCR will be established via primary legislation, using the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as its foundation, with implementation anticipated from 2028 subject to parliamentary time. The SCR's primary objective will be securing the safety of people in buildings and improving building standards and performance. The government has confirmed four system-wide outcomes, amending one to read ‘buildings and built environments are safe and meet the needs of occupants and users.’ The SCR will consolidate regulation of buildings, products and professions into a single coherent system, adopting a risk-based, digital-first approach. The response also confirms the government will launch a consultation on consumer protections in the built environment and is considering commencing a Building Safety Act 2022 power to mandate new build warranties, which would require all new build homes to be sold with a warranty backed by authorised insurers or underwriters. A strategy for built environment professions, trades and occupations is planned for spring 2027.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published the government’s response to the 11 recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) study into housebuilding, along with additional proposed actions to improve the market for consumers. The government acknowledged the need for significant market reform, while recognising the important role of larger developers in housing delivery. It agreed with the CMA's submission that the housebuilding market is not delivering well for consumers, emphasising that reform is essential to deliver homes at the required scale, pace, and affordability. The government also intends to publish a long-term housing strategy, outlining the changes needed to ensure the housing market operates in the public interest.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance and funding allocations for its £442 million Rough Sleeping Programme, which will provide funding to Mayoral Strategic Authorities and local authorities in England over three years. The programme aims to help people sleeping rough access accommodation and support before Christmas 2026, while providing longer-term settled accommodation and intensive support for those who have experienced long-term rough sleeping and face significant barriers to leaving the streets permanently. The first new settled homes are expected from 2027/28, with support beginning in winter 2026. The guidance states that local areas should provide safe and suitable accommodation, tailored support and clear routes into settled accommodation. Support should be based on individual need and risk rather than verification of rough sleeping or local connection, and local areas should intervene early where possible to prevent rough sleeping. Funding will be targeted at areas with the greatest rough sleeping pressures. Local authorities must also continue to meet their existing statutory duties and exercise relevant powers, including under the Housing Act 1996 and, where relevant, the Care Act 2014.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance to assist Responsible Entities working with developers who have signed the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC). The guidance sets out the terms of the DRC and developers’ obligations, aiming to ensure all parties clearly understand these responsibilities throughout the remediation process. It also provides advice on adopting collaborative approaches to remediation projects.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance for local authorities and fire and rescue services on the developer remediation contract in England. The contract covers residential buildings at least 11 m in height developed or refurbished by 53 signatory developers or their group companies during the 30-year period ending on 4 April 2022. Developers must identify buildings within scope and remediate relevant life-critical fire safety defects where required. The guidance clarifies that MHCLG oversees developers' contractual performance, while local authorities, fire and rescue services and the Building Safety Regulator retain statutory enforcement responsibilities. Regulators are encouraged to engage with developers and notify MHCLG of suspected contractual breaches or contemplated enforcement action, but must act immediately where there is an imminent risk to life. The guidance also covers quarterly remediation data sharing, fire safety assessments, remediation monitoring, disputes and emergency resident decants. In serious cases of poor performance, eligible developers risk losing Responsible Actors Scheme membership, which would lead to planning and building control prohibitions.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published updated non-statutory guidance to help social landlords understand their responsibilities under Awaab's Law. The guidance relates to the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, which come into force on 27 October 2025 and covers timeframes for repairs in the social rented sector in England.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The Bill aims to expand devolution across England by granting Mayors enhanced powers to drive local economic growth as part of the government's broader strategy to reform and rebuild local government structures. The Bill also enables the conversion of two-tier systems into unitary authorities and replaces the committee system with a leader and cabinet model, while proposing a new Local Audit Office to improve the audit process and strengthen accountability. Additionally, the guidance outlines the Bill's measures to empower local communities by introducing a 'Community Right to Buy', extending the moratorium on the sale of assets of community value and providing enhanced protections for sports grounds.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance for applicants and drafters on moving development consent orders (DCOs) and Transport and Works Act 1992 orders (TWAOs) from the statutory instrument (SI) template to Lawmaker, the shared software service for drafting UK and devolved legislation. From the end of December 2026, the SI template will start to be withdrawn, with most DCOs and TWAOs expected to be registered on Lawmaker before summer 2027. There is nothing applicants or their drafting teams need to do at this stage. The Planning Inspectorate and relevant consenting teams will initially manage the move, and applicants and their drafting teams should continue using the SI template and current validation requirements, unless advised otherwise.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance on the legislative framework and governance of Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs), covering oversight mechanisms, reserve matters, and consent processes. The guidance responds to a recommendation from the Tees Valley independent review report, published on 29 January 2024. It also provides an overview of the nature of an MDC and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of mayoral combined authorities and combined county authority members and officers.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, along with six factsheets and a European Convention on Human Rights memorandum. The factsheets outline key provisions in the Bill, including the Nature Restoration Fund, critical infrastructure reforms, planning committee procedures, local fee setting mechanisms, bill discounts for transmission network infrastructure, and strategic planning. They detail the issues each measure aims to address, the Bill’s objectives, and the practical implications of these reforms.