Roundtable with Rachel Maclean MP, Minister for Housing and Planning

Rachel Maclean MP, Minister for Housing and Planning since February2023, met industry leaders to discuss a range of issues surrounding housing and planning. The group discussed decarbonisation andNutrient Neutrality, how the planning system could be streamlined for faster results, and the challenges of affordability for renters and landlords across the...

Roundtable Meeting on Housing and Planning with Clive Betts MP

The APPG met with Clive Betts MP, Chair of the Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee, for an all encompassing discussion to examine key aspects of policy related to the housing market and housing delivery. Issues discussed ranged from recent planning policy changes, constraints to social housing through to...

Roundtable with Vicki Spiers and Nicola Pitts, Chair and Chief Executive of the Independent Networks Association

Vicki Spiers, Chair and Nicola Pitts, Chief Executive of the Independent Networks Association (INA) joined industry leaders to discuss the Future Homes Standards paper by the INA. The discussion also covered issues with supply and distribution, GDPR issues that are presented in relation to smart homes and alternative energy solutions...

Roundtable with Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman

Richard Blakeway spoke to industry leaders about housing standards and the role that the Ombudsman plays with regards to social housing. He also gave an in-depth insight on the complaints process and the manner in which the Housing Ombudsman Service is working to improve and streamline the services they provide.

On the 31st of March the APPG transferred many of its activities, including roundtable meetings and its monthly newsletter, to the Policy Liaison Group on Housing Market & Housing Delivery. You can find all the group’s roundtable summaries, minutes and reports until the 31st of March 2024 on this site.