Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is central to the mission-driven government, from fixing the foundations of an affordable home to handing power back to communities and rebuilding local governments. MHCLG is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government

Ministers

• The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP
  Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Luke Hall MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government)
• The Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Housing)
• Eddie Hughes MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Rough Sleeping & Housing)
• Lord Stephen Greenhalgh
  Minister of State (Minister for Building Safety and Communities)

Petitions linked to this department

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• New fund for councils to support High Street regeneration
  Opened on Friday 8th May 2026
  46 signatures so far

• Introduce new rules and protections from development in rural green heartlands
  Opened on Friday 8th May 2026
  37 signatures so far

• Government to mandate brownfield development targets for local councils
  Opened on Friday 8th May 2026
  82 signatures so far

• Fund more registered care placements for children, ban unregistered placements
  Opened on Thursday 7th May 2026
  33 signatures so far

• Introduce a one-day-a-week community programme for people seeking work
  Opened on Wednesday 6th May 2026
  24 signatures so far

• Ban households from burning their rubbish in their gardens
  Opened on Wednesday 6th May 2026
  37 signatures so far

• Ban charging people to use public toilets
  Opened on Friday 1st May 2026
  72 signatures so far

• Ban people from pulling out last minute in social housing exchanges
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  38 signatures so far

• Remove the grey belt planning rules
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  23 signatures so far

• Require house buyers to be liable for solicitor fees once a mortgage is approved
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  11 signatures so far

• Stop letting agents charging landlords to forward the free RRA Information Sheet
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  32 signatures so far

• Strengthen laws on ending the use of Listed assets
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  653 signatures so far

• Require Local Authority to scan cats and dogs if found deceased
  Opened on Thursday 30th April 2026
  57 signatures so far

• Limit the number of properties landlords can own to three
  Opened on Monday 27th April 2026
  41 signatures so far

• Remove and ban hostile architecture from public spaces
  Opened on Monday 27th April 2026
  40 signatures so far

• Nationwide vote to decide London's mayor
  Opened on Friday 24th April 2026
  148 signatures so far

• Act to mitigate costs & end re-mortgage restrictions for shared ownership homes
  Opened on Friday 24th April 2026
  15 signatures so far

• Require libraries to offer digital loan schemes for 16+ and inclusive for SEND.
  Opened on Thursday 23rd April 2026
  75 signatures so far

• Stop megasheds being built & operated 24/7 close to homes and communities
  Opened on Monday 20th April 2026
  6,902 signatures so far

• Require large housing development applications to be made as full applications
  Opened on Monday 20th April 2026
  1,110 signatures so far

• Review and Remove statues glorifying colonial conquest in British India
  Opened on Thursday 16th April 2026
  21 signatures so far

• Require voter consent for political parties to access electoral register data
  Opened on Thursday 16th April 2026
  48 signatures so far

• Increase Disabled Facilities Grant cap frozen since 2008 as costs rise
  Opened on Monday 13th April 2026
  78 signatures so far

• Require cctv inside graveyards
  Opened on Monday 13th April 2026
  70 signatures so far

• Ban sale of vaping products within listed buildings and 200+ year old buildings
  Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
  39 signatures so far

• Ban postal voting except for those with severe disabilities
  Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
  52 signatures so far

• Fund temporary suitable housing for children with life-limiting illnesses
  Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
  1,734 signatures so far

• Reform minimum safety standards in temporary housing to protect children
  Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
  73 signatures so far

• Allow qualified professionals to end a tenancy for adults who lack capacity
  Opened on Thursday 9th April 2026
  18 signatures so far

• Mandate disabled people be guaranteed free access to council car parks
  Opened on Wednesday 8th April 2026
  101 signatures so far

• Ban and stop the “15 minute cities” initiative in the UK
  Opened on Wednesday 8th April 2026
  9,853 signatures so far

• Prohibit HMO licences being granted for properties near schools
  Opened on Tuesday 7th April 2026
  142 signatures so far

• Review recent Right to Buy changes and consider reversing them
  Opened on Thursday 2nd April 2026
  33 signatures so far

• Ban landlords from requiring UK Guarantors in all Private Rentals
  Opened on Thursday 2nd April 2026
  22 signatures so far

• Introduce a Youth Sport Access Fund to remove financial barriers for children
  Opened on Wednesday 1st April 2026
  28 signatures so far

• Switch to proportional representation for general elections
  Opened on Wednesday 1st April 2026
  184 signatures so far

• Make owners of multiple properties liable for council tax on all properties
  Opened on Wednesday 1st April 2026
  57 signatures so far

• Exempt all Pensioners from Council Tax.
  Opened on Tuesday 31st March 2026
  176 signatures so far

• Don't allow people to vote by post
  Opened on Monday 30th March 2026
  104 signatures so far

• Pass house building reforms for construction of 1.4 million approved houses
  Opened on Monday 30th March 2026
  6,949 signatures so far

• Pause housebuilding targets imposed on councils, review and identify local need
  Opened on Monday 30th March 2026
  4,299 signatures so far

• Require English versions of all election materials produced in other languages
  Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
  74 signatures so far

• Reform legal processes to protect homebuyers
  Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
  79 signatures so far

• Review housing support for single parents
  Opened on Friday 27th March 2026
  10 signatures so far

• Ensure Section 20B sets deadline for final service charge after notification
  Opened on Thursday 26th March 2026
  696 signatures so far

• Abolish council tax and fund local councils from national taxation
  Opened on Wednesday 25th March 2026
  188 signatures so far

• Require re-development of empty properties in an area before building new
  Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
  803 signatures so far

• Do not lower the voting age to 16
  Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
  217 signatures so far

• Require Direct Debit Charity Collections to be Licensed as cash collections are
  Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
  18 signatures so far

• Require CCTV anywhere that looks after children and vulnerable people
  Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
  38 signatures so far

• Ban commercial vehicle businesses in residential areas & strengthen enforcement
  Opened on Monday 23rd March 2026
  18 signatures so far

• Fund dedicated housing for men with shared custody of their children
  Opened on Friday 20th March 2026
  23 signatures so far

• Require building of fully wheelchair accessible homes in all new developments
  Opened on Friday 20th March 2026
  37 signatures so far

• Allow mothers to stay with children in foster care when parenting isn’t the risk
  Opened on Tuesday 17th March 2026
  77 signatures so far

• Prioritise construction and review policies for affordable housing
  Opened on Monday 16th March 2026
  26 signatures so far

• Introduce statutory regulation and enforcement for managing agents & freeholders
  Opened on Monday 16th March 2026
  524 signatures so far

• Fund homeless shelters specifically for under-25s
  Opened on Friday 13th March 2026
  58 signatures so far

• Ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment: protect homes & communities
  Opened on Friday 13th March 2026
  411 signatures so far

• Require all local authorities to have a youth advisory panel
  Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
  26 signatures so far

• Increase police funding to tackle organised house robberies
  Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
  406 signatures so far

• Require all social housing providers to publish floor plans for accessible homes
  Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
  485 signatures so far

• Ban estate agents from soliciting buyers to bid more on an offer
  Opened on Wednesday 11th March 2026
  24 signatures so far

• Allow small roof ridge increases for attic conversions in terraced houses
  Opened on Wednesday 11th March 2026
  13 signatures so far

• Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
  Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
  198,256 signatures so far

• Require public access defibrillators on all new housing developments
  Opened on Thursday 5th March 2026
  58 signatures so far

• Require primary legislation & referendum for any council restructure proposal
  Opened on Thursday 5th March 2026
  113 signatures so far

• Increase the Local Housing Allowance and freeze private rents
  Opened on Monday 2nd March 2026
  59 signatures so far

• Sellers who take house off the market to be liable to repay expenses of buyer
  Opened on Monday 2nd March 2026
  48 signatures so far

• Make spitting on the streets in public illegal
  Opened on Monday 2nd March 2026
  71 signatures so far

• Compensate those affected by issues with government's wall insulation schemes

• Compensate those affected by issues with government's wall insulation schemes
  Opened on Monday 2nd March 2026
  72 signatures so far

• Legally require all councillors & mayors to speak proficient English
  Opened on Friday 27th February 2026
  10,798 signatures so far

• All advice centres should receive statutory funding from local authorities
  Opened on Tuesday 24th February 2026
  54 signatures so far

• Ban timeshares being forced to be inherited by heirs.
  Opened on Tuesday 24th February 2026
  46 signatures so far

• Require & fund all public sector buildings to be fully wheelchair accessible
  Opened on Monday 23rd February 2026
  44 signatures so far

• Amend laws permitting telecommunications infrastructure installation
  Opened on Monday 23rd February 2026
  434 signatures so far

• Make Inclusive Playgrounds Mandatory in All New and Upgraded Parks
  Opened on Monday 16th February 2026
  359 signatures so far

• Introduce clear statutory rules and guidance on rent abatement
  Opened on Monday 16th February 2026
  25 signatures so far

• Publish a decision on the Park Home Sales Commission in 2026
  Opened on Friday 13th February 2026
  7,947 signatures so far

• Make international womens day a bank holiday
  Opened on Thursday 12th February 2026
  22 signatures so far

• Allow radio operators to install antennas & masts without planning permission
  Opened on Tuesday 10th February 2026
  3,077 signatures so far

• Require local councils to accept shared ownership purchase of their properties
  Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
  21 signatures so far

• Change the Census Act to mandate a census every 5 years
  Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
  34 signatures so far

• Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
  Opened on Friday 6th February 2026
  65 signatures so far

• Fund local community litter crews and fund education around littering
  Opened on Friday 6th February 2026
  1,077 signatures so far

• Require local authorities to remove all flags from street furniture
  Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
  650 signatures so far

• Ensure Christian worship places are offered to other denominations before resale
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd February 2026
  66 signatures so far

• Give Local councils more funding & new powers to evict council house tenants
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd February 2026
  54 signatures so far

• Review and reform the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd February 2026
  36 signatures so far

• Require government to secure consent by referendum to delay a local election
  Opened on Friday 30th January 2026
  113 signatures so far

• Government to commit to 654,000+ new homes a Year in England for 10 Years
  Opened on Friday 30th January 2026
  99 signatures so far

• Suspend Council Tax collection in areas with delays to Local Elections
  Opened on Friday 30th January 2026
  167 signatures so far

• Government to require all car park operators to provide contactless payments
  Opened on Thursday 29th January 2026
  525 signatures so far

• Mandate green waste bins collected all year around
  Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
  26 signatures so far

• Remove NPPF Paragraph 11(d) and Footnote 8 to Help Protect Green Spaces
  Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
  1,333 signatures so far

• Fund a national awareness campaign of suicide in the construction sector
  Opened on Tuesday 27th January 2026
  1,374 signatures so far

• Require faster eviction process, and improve protections for landlords in PRS
  Opened on Monday 26th January 2026
  15,843 signatures so far

• Review private parking regulation
  Opened on Monday 26th January 2026
  68 signatures so far

• Remove all tax reliefs granted to all religious groups
  Opened on Monday 26th January 2026
  73 signatures so far

• Commission a full Independent Review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty
  Opened on Friday 23rd January 2026
  24,145 signatures so far

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