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Affordable Housing

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 112155

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to HCWS1286 on Resetting the S106 system, what consultation she will undertake with local authorities prior to implementing the planned Spring 2026 reforms.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department will continue to engage with all relevant parts of the sector as we develop measures designed to ‘reset’ the S106 market and support the effective S106 delivery of social and affordable homes, including local authorities.

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