Sustainable development
Sustainable development news from UK Parliament.
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
EAC Chair calls for clarity on adapting UK’s buildings to heatwaves
22 May 2024
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill set to become law
Proposals on climate change accepted as bill concludes passage through Parliament. Catch up
26 October 2023
Building Safety Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
27 April 2022
Michael Gove to face questions from committee of MPs on constitutional issues
Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
25 February 2022
Lords concludes examination of Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
09 December 2021
Net zero buildings: What materials are on offer and how can the planning system support sustainability?
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the sustainability of the built environment and embodied carbon
15 November 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss human rights sanctions, housing developments on flood plains, Official Development Assistance and the Child Maintenance Service. Learn more
25 June 2021
Lords debates housing
Members discuss the case for setting out a long-term housing strategy in a debate put forward by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Learn more
25 March 2021
Local government representatives questioned on the Spending Review
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee looks at the additional challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic and the quality of support provided by central government
10 November 2020
How is climate change affecting developing countries and what actions should the government take?
The External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 12 March 2020 at 10.05am
12 March 2020
Lords debates residential construction sector
Peers discuss steps to boost housing supply
25 April 2019
MP's look into how Modern Methods of Construction boosts housing supply
Committee questions academics and industry representatives on how Modern Methods of Construction can boost housing supply
04 March 2019
Traders questioned on challenges facing retail and hospitality sectors
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee consider the future of the high street
22 October 2018
Government Response on UK's response to hurricanes in Overseas Territories published
Government accepts the Committee's recommendations on the need for improvements to national, regional and international preparedness for natural disasters
24 May 2018
Lords debate National Policy for the Built Environment report
House of Lords debates Built Environment Committee's report on Tuesday 24 January at 3:30pm
19 January 2017