Further Action Needed as Industry Welcomes Moves to Unlock Blocked Homes

July 22, 2022

The Construction Leadership Council has thanked the Government for taking initial steps to address a planning issue that has held back development of new homes, but calls for speed in implementing solutions.

Read the full press release here.

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Monthly Construction Update

Read the Monthly Construction Update from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

11 September 2026

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report: September 2026 and Final Report from Interim Chief Construction Adviser published

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published the latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry Progress Report. This document is a report on the Government’s

10 September 2026

The Social and Affordable Homes Programme and the reinvigoration of council housebuilding: Policy Paper Published by MHCLG

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has set out initial allocations of funding from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme

26 August 2026