The Levelling Up Agenda
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Levelling Up Agenda on Tuesday 15th June at 2:30pm
EU Settlement Scheme application deadline
This briefing is for members and their staff dealing with constituency casework related to the EU Settlement Scheme deadline.
The Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in Wales
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in Wales on Tuesday 8th June at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
Planning in England: permitted development and change of use
Permitted development rights allow changes to be made to buildings and use of land without needing planning permission. This briefing outlines changes to use classes and PDRs made in 2020 and the Government's proposals for further change. It applies to England only.
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Research Briefing
Housing Market: Key Economic Indicators
Housing market: Data on house prices, mortgage approvals and house-building.
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Research Briefing
Housing an ageing population: a reading list
The issue of how to house an ageing population now, and in the future, is a critical one. This paper presents a selection of publications on this topic.
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Research Briefing
Social rented housing (England): past trends and prospects
This briefing looks at social rented housing, barriers to development, and prospects for a “step change” in supply, including data on need and supply.
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Research Briefing
Environment Bill 2019-21 and 2021-22: Report on Committee and Remaining stages in the Commons
The Environment Bill 2019-21 has completed it Committee Stage and had day one (of two) of its Report Stage in the House of Commons. This paper is a summary of what happened in the Committee and day one of Report Stage and how the Bill has changed. It considers key Government and Opposition amendments. Day two of Report Stage is scheduled to take place on 26 May 2021.
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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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Data Dashboard
Local authority data: housing supply
Interactive tool providing data on housing supply for local authorities in England
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Constituency Casework
Finding funding for disability aids
How can constituents find funding for disability equipment like wheelchairs.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for landlords and tenants
This briefing paper explains measures taken by the Government during the coronavirus outbreak to assist households in the rented sector to retain their homes. The paper covers the introduction of extended notice periods and restrictions on the enforcement of court orders. The ban on enforcing eviction orders in England ends on 31 May 2021. There are widespread calls for more assistance for landlords and tenants in response to the economic pressures they are facing.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Reform in England: What Next?
The Government's Social Housing White Paper is intended to deliver transformational change for social housing residents in England. This briefing outlines the measures set out in the White Paper, stakeholder reaction and the next steps.
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Constituency Casework
Leasehold reform in England and Wales: What’s happening and when?
The Government will reform leasehold tenure and make buying/extending lease agreements “easier, faster, fairer and cheaper”. There’ll be a two-part legislative process. This page explains what’s known about the reforms and timetable.
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Research Briefing
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
The Government has committed to abolish 'no-fault' section 21 evictions in the private rented sector. A Renters' Reform Bill was promised in the 2019 Queen's Speech to achieve this. The Bill is awaited. This paper explains the use of section 21 and reactions to its proposed abolition.
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