Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Acknowledged
Urgently provide clarity on funding for social housing retrofit improvements.
Recommendation
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)
Government Response Summary
The government states that the Regulator of Social Housing has introduced a new consumer regulation regime and is committed to developing detailed guidance on the revised Decent Homes Standard, but provides no specific details on funding.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
30. In April 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing introduced its new consumer regulation regime. The Regulator proactively seeks evidence and assurances that registered providers of social housing are delivering the outcomes set out in strengthened consumer standards, including through inspections of large landlords. 31. We have set out above details of the commitment to deliver the biggest boost to grant funding in a generation. The 5-step plan to deliver a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing already provides long-term certainty on future regulatory requirements that social landlords need to meet. We are committed to developing detailed guidance on the revised Decent Homes Standard, which includes Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and further phases of Awaab’s Law, to give landlords further clarity about regulatory requirements. 32. The government recognises the need for a skilled, competent and robust supply chain to deliver the improvements to buildings necessary to meet our net zero and fuel poverty targets. We are working closely with the industry to provide high-quality training opportunities and build a diverse workforce that is fit for the future.