Research Briefing
Rent setting: social housing (England)
This paper explains policy developments in relation to setting social housing rent levels in England since 2002. In 2023-24 rent increases will be capped at 7% aside from supported housing.
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Constituency casework
Planning rules for 5G masts in England
Find out how 5G masts obtain planning permission, including how local communities are consulted.
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Debate Pack
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
There will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 24 November 2022 in the House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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Debate Pack
Local consent for fracking
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 15 November at 9.30am on local consent for fracking. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Helen Morgan MP.
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Debate Pack
Levelling Up Rural Britain
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 9 November 2022 on "Levelling Up Rural Britain." The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Debate Pack
General debate on a fairer private rented sector
Background information and sources for the general debate on the Government's white paper 'A fairer private rented sector' taking place on 3 November 2022.
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Research Briefing
Private rented housing: the rent control debate
This paper considers debate around regulating rents in the private rented sector.
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Debate Pack
The role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for Thursday 20 October 2022 on the role of homes and buildings in levelling up health and wellbeing. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Housing and health: a reading list
This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the relationship between housing and health.
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Constituency casework
Unsightly and derelict housing in England
An outline of powers and responsibilities when dealing with unsightly or derelict housing
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Debate Pack
Impact of new developments on Green Belt land
A debate on the impact of new developments on Green Belt land has been scheduled for Westminster Hall for Wednesday 12 October 2022. The debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
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Research Briefing
The Shared Accommodation Rate in Universal Credit and Housing Benefit
The Shared Accommodation Rate (SAR) limits the amount of Housing Benefit that single person under the age of 35 can receive. This note provides background information on the operation of the SAR and its extension in January 2012 to claimants under age 35.
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Debate Pack
The future of coastal communities
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'The Future of coastal communities' on Thursday 8th September at 3:10pm. This debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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Research Briefing
New-build housing: construction defects – issues and solutions (England)
This paper considers homeowners’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the Government and industry response.
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