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7 New Housing Powers for Mayors under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
Thursday 30th of April 2026
1. A statutory strategic housing role within new Strategic Authorities
2. Stronger powers to intervene in planning decisions
3. Introduction of mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (Mayoral CIL)
4. Requirement to produce Local Growth Plans
5. Expanded use of mayoral development corporations
6. A statutory “right to request” further devolved powers
7. Duty to consider health improvement and inequality reduction
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Inspection advice? Be open, honest and focused on improvement
Tuesday 28th of April 2026
Our April meet-up for LA and ALMO engagement officers gave members the chance to explore one of the sector’s biggest topics right now: inspections.
Topics: Strategies, Plans & Reports, Tenant Engagement , Member Forums, National Housing Policies, Regulation & Standards, Membership Materials
The Building Safety Regulator recruits Chair Person for Residents’ Panel
Tuesday 14th of April 2026
The Building Safety Regulator are currently looking to recruit a Chair for the panel, to lead the meetings and ongoing work of the panel. They are seeking applications from current residents of high-rise buildings.
Topics: Tenant Panels / Associations
Government response and impact assessment for the ‘Improving Energy Efficiency of socially rented homes’ consultation
Thursday 2nd of April 2026
the full government response and impact assessment for the ‘Improving Energy Efficiency of socially rented homes’ consultation has been published today (1st April) This will require social homes to meet either the fabric performance, smart readiness or heating system metric at band C by 2030, followed by one of the remaining metrics at band C by 2039, unless a valid exemption applies.
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Who really holds the power? Reform, responsibility and the risk ahead
Thursday 2nd of April 2026
Recent reforms in social housing were meant to rebalance the system.
Stronger consumer standards. Proactive inspections. Tenant Satisfaction Measures. Awaab’s Law.
On paper, this is a decisive shift. The regulatory dial has moved and the tone from government is clear: tenants must have more power.
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