Levelling-Up Committee questions Government Ministers and regulator for finances and sustainability of the social housing sector inquiry
On Monday, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committeeconcludes its inquiry into the finances and sustainability of the social housing sector in England with questions to the Government Minister, the Regulator of Social Housing, and Homes England.
Meeting details
The cross-party group of MPs will question witnesses on topics including the current financial pressures facing social landlords and the resources needed to meet a variety of challenges, including the need to build thousands of new homes for social rent and the task of improving social housing stock.
MPs are also likely to examine the current range of grant funding available, the role of for-profit providers and private investment in the sector, and the regulation of individual providers and financial stability across the sector.
The inquiry follows the LUHC Committee’s ‘Regulation of Social Housing’ report (published in July 2022) which examined the condition of social housing and highlighted the appalling and unsafe conditions of some social homes due to mould, damp, and leaks.
The full inquiry terms of reference are included in the inquiry launch news item.