Reform of the construction regulatory system must work in practice across the full lifecycle of buildings. G15’s response highlights the need for a clear, accountable system for residents and a consistent, workable framework for housing providers. It also flags risks around duplication and complexity, and calls for better alignment with existing regimes, clear accountability across the supply chain, and proportionate processes that support safe management and timely delivery. Read our full response here.
2026

G15 has responded to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Home Energy Model review consultation
EPC reform must work in practice for the homes residents live in today. G15’s response highlights the need for changes that support better investment decisions without adding cost or disruption for households already facing affordability pressures. We raise concerns about the use of modelled outputs driving investment decisions, and call for a more proportionate framework that reflects the realities of older, complex and hard-to-treat housing stock, with clearer transition arrangements and a stronger focus on delivering real benefits for residents. Our response is available to read here.

The G15 Residents’ Group responds to Housing Ombudsman consultation on complaint handling changes
The G15 Residents’ Group responds to the Housing Ombudsman consultation on STAIRs, supporting stronger transparency and accountability while calling for clearer guidance, adequate resourcing, and protections for residents in a fair and workable complaints system. Their full response is available to read here.
Consultations News and Comments Residents’ Group
The G15 Residents’ Group responds to consultation on a Single Construction Regulator
The G15 Residents’ Group has responded to the Government’s consultation on proposals for a Single Construction Regulator, calling for stronger enforcement, clearer standards and greater transparency across the construction and building safety system. Their full response is available to read here.

The G15 Residents’ Group responds to Regulator consultation on consumer standards
The G15 Residents’ Group has responded to the Regulator’s consultation on consumer standards, broadly supporting the reforms while calling for clearer definitions, consistent implementation, and stronger focus on resident experience, accountability and equality impacts. Their full response is available to read here.

G15 submits evidence to the MHCLG and MOJ on Housing Disrepair Claims
We believe every resident should live in a safe, decent and well-maintained home. Our response highlights the significant investment each of us are making in repairs and improvements, including work to address damp and mould.
News and Comments
G15 Chair responds to the HCLG Committee’s report on social housing conditions
The G15 Chair responds to a Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG) report on improving the condition of social housing.

G15 Chair responds to the Mayor’s confirmation of a new £1.5 billion boost to accelerate housing across the Capital
Ian McDermott, Chair of G15 Chair, responds to the Mayor’s confirmation of a new £1.5 billion boost to help accelerate affordable and social housing across the Capital.
News and Comments
G15 Chair comments on the government’s social housing policy announcements
Ian McDermott, Peabody CEO and Chair of G15, comments on the government’s latest changes to social housing policy.
Consultations News and Comments Residents’ Group
G15 Residents’ Group responds to London Emergency Housing Package Consultation
The G15 Residents’ Group responds to the consultation on the proposed London Emergency Housing Package.

G15 responds to the GLA’s consultation on the proposed London Housing Emergency Measures
The G15 responds to the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) proposed London Housing Emergency Measures consultation.

G15 responds to MHCLG’s consultation on London’s Emergency Housing Package
The G15 Chair responds to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) consultation on London’s Emergency Housing Package.
