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Estate Regeneration

15 July 2026

Lead MP

Luke Murphy

Responding Minister

Nesil Caliskan

Tags

Housing
Word Count: 8840
Other Contributors: 6

At a Glance

Luke Murphy raised concerns about estate regeneration in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key Requests to Government:

I ask the Minister whether the Government would consider including resident ballots or similar mechanisms as standard in updated guidance for schemes with or without government funding. I also urge the Department to set out what a realistic timeline for such schemes looks like and update national guidance on estate regeneration so that minimum standards on repairs must be met.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
I am concerned about the estate regeneration in Buckskin and South Ham. The communities are deeply rooted and deserve respect and engagement. Residents have raised issues regarding accountability, uncertainty, and trust due to poor performance on repairs and maintenance by Sovereign Network Group (SNG). There is frustration over a lack of clarity on financial models, decision-making processes, and timelines for the regeneration project.

Government Response

Nesil Caliskan
Government Response
The Minister acknowledged the importance of estate regeneration for providing decent homes, addressing the housing crisis by building more affordable homes. She emphasized the need for community engagement in decision-making processes and highlighted that the Government has committed to introducing social tenant access to information requirements from October. The Department welcomes discussions on improving guidance and building trust.
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About Westminster Hall Debates

Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.