Influencing policy
We respond to consultations, Select Committee inquiries, and requests for evidence from All-Party Parliamentary Groups to influence and bring about policy changes that will benefit our customers.
Autumn Budget 2025 - Our representation to the Treasury
05 November 2025
Our submission builds on the Government’s Plan for Change and its commitment to deliver 1.5 million new homes.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
30 October 2025
Stonewater has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on proposals to improve the energy performance of social housing stock.
Strengthening Leaseholder Protections over Charges and Services
29 October 2025
Stonewater recently shared our views as part of the Government’s consultation on Strengthening Leaseholder Protections over Charges and Services.
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act
25 May 2025
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions are jointly consulting on the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act
Spring Spending Review 2025 - Our representation to the Treasury
13 February 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver updates for the housing sector as part of Labour's goal to build 1.5million homes in the next five years.
Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
08 October 2024
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework saw Stonewater make suggestions we believe will help unlock housing delivery.
Autumn Budget 2024 – Our representation to the Treasury
10 September 2024
Ahead of Labour’s first budget since their election win, we took the opportunity to make suggestions on key areas to the new government.
Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements
22 July 2024
The STAIRs consultation's main aim is to deliver on a commitment to introduce an access to information scheme for the tenants of private register providers (PRPs).
Accelerated Planning System
01 May 2024
Stonewater urged the government to consider the economic benefits of building more social homes in response to a consultation on an Accelerated Planning System (APS).
Competence and Conduct Standard
04 April 2024
We raised concerns and suggestions in our response to a consultation on the Competence and Conduct Standard (CCS) for social housing.
Brownfield development
12 March 2024
We took the opportunity to raise key points in response to an important consultation on brownfield development.
Implementation of Awaab's Law
05 March 2024
In our response to a consultation on the implementation of Awaab's Law, Stonewater stressed the importance of consistency across the housing industry.
