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Council Housing

Asked by Josh BabarindeLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107497

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance or policy support is being offered to local authorities to help maintain viable council housing services.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

For steps the government is taking to support the sustainability of the Housing Revenue Account, I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statements made on 2 July (HCWS771) and 28 January (HCWS1283).

Specific guidance for councils on the operation of the Housing Revenue Account can be found on gov.uk here.

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