More social housing

Published On: 23rd May 2026

The King’s Speech included proposed legislation to increase investment in social housing.

The Social Housing Bill was introduced into the House of Lords on 14th May. It is to protect much-needed social housing stock, give affordable housing providers the clarity and confidence they need to build more social homes, and better protect tenants. 

The Minister Mathew Pennycook MP wrote to Council Leaders to explain the purpose of the Bill as here.

The progress in Parliament of the Bill can be seen here.

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