House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Supported Housing Strategies
09 February 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Alison McGovern Lab Birkenhead
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government published statutory guidance under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 to assist local housing authorities in creating local supported housing strategies.
- The Government is providing 39 million in new burdens funding to help councils implement local supported housing strategies.
- This funding will enable councils to evaluate current provision, predict future needs, and plan for effective supply to better serve vulnerable residents.
Issue summary
The publication of statutory guidance under Section 2 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 to help local housing authorities formulate and publish local supported housing strategies.
Action requested
The Government is allocating £39 million in new burdens funding to support the implementation of local supported housing strategies, enabling councils to assess current provision, estimate future needs, and plan for effective supply. This will aid better commissioning, oversight, and safeguarding for vulnerable residents.
Key facts
- Statutory guidance published under Section 2 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.
- £39m in new burdens funding allocated to local authorities.
- Local housing authorities duty-bound to assess current provision and estimate future needs for supported housing.