Looks like Rayner is going back to MHCLG.
July 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Looks like Rayner is going back to MHCLG.
Setting up a Wigan Thermometer outside MHCLG.
May 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Setting up a Wigan Thermometer outside MHCLG.
guess someone in MHCLG thinks we have too many tall residential buildings
April 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
guess someone in MHCLG thinks we have too many tall residential buildings
MHGLC
MHLGC
MHCLG
It just won’t go in
MHLGC
MHCLG
It just won’t go in
June 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
MHGLC
MHLGC
MHCLG
It just won’t go in
MHLGC
MHCLG
It just won’t go in
I listened to an interesting presentation by @cocochan.bsky.social on how they did this in part at MHCLG (shifting from P to in-house, carefully)
October 2, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I listened to an interesting presentation by @cocochan.bsky.social on how they did this in part at MHCLG (shifting from P to in-house, carefully)
I think - politically - govt has set itself up to fail here. Planning sits in MHCLG, but that is also the dept responsible for communities. Somewhere in the new structure, there needs to be a digital social policy arc running between DCMS and MHCLG and tech policy needs to include communities
August 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM
I think - politically - govt has set itself up to fail here. Planning sits in MHCLG, but that is also the dept responsible for communities. Somewhere in the new structure, there needs to be a digital social policy arc running between DCMS and MHCLG and tech policy needs to include communities
Steve Reed going to MHCLG - replacing Rayner's ministerial role.
September 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Steve Reed going to MHCLG - replacing Rayner's ministerial role.
H/T @jacktshaw.bsky.social for drawing my attention to this delightful exchange with the outgoing SoS in MHCLG.
July 15, 2026 at 8:03 AM
H/T @jacktshaw.bsky.social for drawing my attention to this delightful exchange with the outgoing SoS in MHCLG.
Just two departments left to settle ahead of spending review.
Home Office and MHCLG (big spenders, big issues)
Home Office and MHCLG (big spenders, big issues)
June 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just two departments left to settle ahead of spending review.
Home Office and MHCLG (big spenders, big issues)
Home Office and MHCLG (big spenders, big issues)
NEW: MHCLG opens consultation on sweeping right to buy changes
🏠Council tenants to live in home for approx 10yrs (up fr 3) to qualify
🏠New-build social homes exempt
🏠1-for-1 replacement target for councils
🏠Discounts to fall further - to max of 20%
🏠Repaid if tenants sell w/in 10yrs, up from 5
🏠Council tenants to live in home for approx 10yrs (up fr 3) to qualify
🏠New-build social homes exempt
🏠1-for-1 replacement target for councils
🏠Discounts to fall further - to max of 20%
🏠Repaid if tenants sell w/in 10yrs, up from 5
November 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM
NEW: MHCLG opens consultation on sweeping right to buy changes
🏠Council tenants to live in home for approx 10yrs (up fr 3) to qualify
🏠New-build social homes exempt
🏠1-for-1 replacement target for councils
🏠Discounts to fall further - to max of 20%
🏠Repaid if tenants sell w/in 10yrs, up from 5
🏠Council tenants to live in home for approx 10yrs (up fr 3) to qualify
🏠New-build social homes exempt
🏠1-for-1 replacement target for councils
🏠Discounts to fall further - to max of 20%
🏠Repaid if tenants sell w/in 10yrs, up from 5
This is good, via MHCLG:
Local authorities in England are now able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods, helping bring business back to the high street.
High Street Rental Auctions will create a ‘right to rent’ for businesses and community groups
Local authorities in England are now able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods, helping bring business back to the high street.
High Street Rental Auctions will create a ‘right to rent’ for businesses and community groups
December 3, 2024 at 8:47 AM
This is good, via MHCLG:
Local authorities in England are now able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods, helping bring business back to the high street.
High Street Rental Auctions will create a ‘right to rent’ for businesses and community groups
Local authorities in England are now able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty for long periods, helping bring business back to the high street.
High Street Rental Auctions will create a ‘right to rent’ for businesses and community groups
Chris Wormald - the balance sheet. In favour:
1. vastly experienced (much, much more than Case). Run two v big budget depts. also held senior role in what is now MHCLG; done time at the centre as head of EDS and heading Clegg office. former head of policy profession.
1. vastly experienced (much, much more than Case). Run two v big budget depts. also held senior role in what is now MHCLG; done time at the centre as head of EDS and heading Clegg office. former head of policy profession.
December 2, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Chris Wormald - the balance sheet. In favour:
1. vastly experienced (much, much more than Case). Run two v big budget depts. also held senior role in what is now MHCLG; done time at the centre as head of EDS and heading Clegg office. former head of policy profession.
1. vastly experienced (much, much more than Case). Run two v big budget depts. also held senior role in what is now MHCLG; done time at the centre as head of EDS and heading Clegg office. former head of policy profession.
The moment that summed up the approach was the failed attempt to move Ed Miliband to MHCLG. Literally imagine going 'well, I don't agree with this guy's instincts on energy policy. What if we put him in the brief we think is central to our re-elect?'
Thats their entire problem their vision is opposite to what they are doing. So they piss people off on both ends cos Ed Miliband is some Zealot to the right but he still there so?????
February 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The moment that summed up the approach was the failed attempt to move Ed Miliband to MHCLG. Literally imagine going 'well, I don't agree with this guy's instincts on energy policy. What if we put him in the brief we think is central to our re-elect?'
This is really excellent - the creation of a register of 'options over land' will help show if developers are land banking, and allow communities and councils to better understand who controls land in their area.
Good work @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social & MHCLG Land team!
bsky.app/profile/matt...
Good work @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social & MHCLG Land team!
bsky.app/profile/matt...
Today, we’re introducing new rules to boost land market transparency.
This will allow communities to better understand what land is controlled and may come forward for development.
This will allow communities to better understand what land is controlled and may come forward for development.
March 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
This is really excellent - the creation of a register of 'options over land' will help show if developers are land banking, and allow communities and councils to better understand who controls land in their area.
Good work @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social & MHCLG Land team!
bsky.app/profile/matt...
Good work @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social & MHCLG Land team!
bsky.app/profile/matt...
«"When given suitable resources the Civil Service can often outperform private companies like Palantir," the former government technology advisor said.
Eden added MHCLG had created a "better, easier to use, and cheaper" system.»
Eden added MHCLG had created a "better, easier to use, and cheaper" system.»
UK saves 'millions' of pounds by ditching Palantir for refugee system
The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security.
bbc.com
May 15, 2026 at 6:11 AM
«"When given suitable resources the Civil Service can often outperform private companies like Palantir," the former government technology advisor said.
Eden added MHCLG had created a "better, easier to use, and cheaper" system.»
Eden added MHCLG had created a "better, easier to use, and cheaper" system.»
Actually what, MHCLG?
The Guardian has covered the story that there's no mention of women's safety in new planning guidance, despite it being recommended in two major government reports in the last month. But this is what the Dept of Housing, Communities and Local Gov had to say.
Where's my pitchfork...
Where's my pitchfork...
January 29, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Actually what, MHCLG?
The government is today fulfilling a key recommendation from phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, to have all fire and building safety overseen by a single government department, bringing clarity and better accountability.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG
Greater clarity and accountability will be brought to fire and building safety from the transfer of Ministerial responsibility from the Home Office to MHCLG
www.gov.uk
April 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The government is today fulfilling a key recommendation from phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, to have all fire and building safety overseen by a single government department, bringing clarity and better accountability.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
This will be done by fire moving from the Home Office to the DHCLG.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for offences relating to Grenfell including corporate manslaughter
RBKC and MHCLG among those to be looked at by CPS over possible Grenfell charges
RBKC and MHCLG have revealed that police files on them have been handed to the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire.
www.insidehousing.co.uk
September 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for offences relating to Grenfell including corporate manslaughter
If the Treasury is the Slytherin of government departments, then MHCLG, DSIT, HMRC, and DfT are the Hufflepuffs. FCDO is Ravenclaw.
August 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If the Treasury is the Slytherin of government departments, then MHCLG, DSIT, HMRC, and DfT are the Hufflepuffs. FCDO is Ravenclaw.
No, I think the internal cause is 'MHCLG believes in a measure of fiscal devolution, HMT doesn't, and because there is no overarching political project, instead of one department losing, they both just get to pursue their policy project despite them being contradictory'.
August 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
No, I think the internal cause is 'MHCLG believes in a measure of fiscal devolution, HMT doesn't, and because there is no overarching political project, instead of one department losing, they both just get to pursue their policy project despite them being contradictory'.
It's weird how satisfying it is that MHCLG has rebranded its Planning Super Squad as ATLAS 2.0
August 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM
It's weird how satisfying it is that MHCLG has rebranded its Planning Super Squad as ATLAS 2.0
No commentary, this is just an appreciation post for my favourite infographic that MHCLG publish. It's just interesting.
November 28, 2024 at 11:41 AM
No commentary, this is just an appreciation post for my favourite infographic that MHCLG publish. It's just interesting.
DfE have settled today
So Home Office, MHCLG and Desnz still not (this actually feels relatively… good for a spending review a week out)
So Home Office, MHCLG and Desnz still not (this actually feels relatively… good for a spending review a week out)
Even ministers like Ed Miliband who have been very angry with Darren Jones over potential cuts to warm homes will get eg big cash for nuclear. But still some v difficult cuts in day to day spending. DfE has a hard road ahead with teacher pay and eg breakfast clubs where schools say costs not covered
June 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
DfE have settled today
So Home Office, MHCLG and Desnz still not (this actually feels relatively… good for a spending review a week out)
So Home Office, MHCLG and Desnz still not (this actually feels relatively… good for a spending review a week out)
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve joined the team over at MHCLG as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) 🎉
July 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve joined the team over at MHCLG as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) 🎉
shadow MHCLG was the one everyone assumed was up her street and she did basically fuck all there
March 24, 2026 at 12:14 AM
shadow MHCLG was the one everyone assumed was up her street and she did basically fuck all there