G15 responds to the IRC Lords Select Committee Inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee (IRC) has launched an inquiry into building safety regulation, with a particular focus on the work of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) established following the Building Safety Act 2022. Concerns have been raised by those in the housing sector that delays in approvals by the BSR have slowed down the delivery of new buildings and homes. 

G15 fully supports the principles behind the creation of the BSR. The framework has strengthened governance and accountability across the sector, raised awareness of safety responsibilities, and established clear oversight of higher-risk buildings - these are all important changes that we welcome.  Our collective experience of the framework in practice has presented some challenges, and we welcomed the opportunity to respond to the inquiry. Our formal submission is available to read below. 

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G15 responds to the Government's Consultation on Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England

11 September 2025

G15 members fully support the Government’s ambition to improve energy efficiency in social housing. Upgrading homes is already part of our plans, alongside efforts to cut carbon emissions, reduce fuel poverty, and enhance resident comfort. Aligning MEES with the Decent Homes Standard by 2037, backed by stable funding will help to ensure that delivery is ambitious, efficient, and fair for residents. Read our full submission here. 

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G15 responds to the MHCLG's Consultation on a Reformed Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes

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G15 members welcome the Government’s commitment to raising standards across the social rented sector. Our number one priority is to ensure residents’ homes are safe, comfortable, and energy efficient. We support the updated Decent Homes Standard (DHS) but believe it must strike the right balance between ambition and deliverability. Read our full submission here. 

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The G15 Residents Group respond to the MHCLG's Consultation on a Reformed Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes

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The G15 Residents’ Group, representing residents from London’s largest housing associations welcomes the government's proposed reforms to the Decent Homes Standard (DHS). Their response is available to read here. 

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