Regenda residents shape national housing policy
This month, Regenda had a visit from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to ask residents for their opinions on national housing policies.
Over 30 residents came along to a consultation at our Liverpool office to share their thoughts on the standards that the government should set on making sure that homes are safe, high quality and secure.
What was the consultation?
Residents were invited to share their opinions on two different government consultation.
- Decent Homes Standard.
This includes a new standard for damp and mould, updating the meaning of disrepair (when a home is in poor or dangerous condition) and updating what parts of a home must be kept in good condition by the landlord.
- Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard.
This consultation looked at ways to make homes easier to heat, supporting residents to pay energy bills and reducing carbon emissions.
Who organised the consultation?
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government organised the consultation. Their purpose is to make sure that housing is safe, affordable and meets the needs of local people.
It was previously called the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
What happens next?
Both consultations closed on 12th September 2025, meaning that the government have stopped asking for feedback.
For the Decent Homes Standard and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, feedback from our residents will have an impact on what the government says are decent homes.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our residents who came along to share their views and experiences.
If you’d like to have your say in future consultations, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out how you can get involved on our customer voice page, here. (This link will open in a new tab.)