In 2023-24, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) spent almost £41 billion on housing, neighbourhoods, local government and building safety. This Overview has been produced to provide an introduction to MHCLG and our examination of the department’s spending and performance. It is intended to support the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee […]
Up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have not yet been identified & remediation for buildings within government’s portfolio is slow.
DLUHC spends around £33 billion each year to support people, places and communities. This guide examines DLUHC’s spending and performance.
This guide has been produced to support the Levelling up, Housing & Communities Committee in its examination of the Department for Levelling up, Housing & Communities’ (DLUHC’s) spending and performance for 2021-22.
Assessing whether DLUHC is working with government departments and local authorities to maximise their ability to tackle homelessness
Our report assesses the government’s progress delivering its ambition to increase rates of walking, wheeling and cycling.
A summary of DLUHC’s spending, major areas of activity and performance, and the challenges it is likely to face.
This report identifies enablers for success in tackling the challenges government faces in its environment and climate change work.
Our report looks at how DHSC is responding to the challenges facing adult social care in England, and its progress delivering reforms.
This report brings together our learning and identifies eight areas for government departments and national regulators to consider when designing, delivering and improving regulation involving local regulatory delivery.
Local government is experiencing significant financial pressures, due in part to rising costs and increased demand across a range of services. We will examine the current and future context for local government finances.
Report summarising the National Audit Office’s (NAO) investigation into the provision of supported housing in England.
This report examines the progress made in improving the timeliness of auditor reporting on English local public bodies’ financial statements. Delays in completing audited accounts can have significant implications for local accountability and the effective management of public money.
This guide provides information on how people can ask questions and raise objections about the accounts of their local authority.
The C&AG has reported on the 2019-20 accounts of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Factual briefing on alcohol treatment services in England, informed by discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, and the Association of Directors of Public Health.
The Comptroller & Auditor General’s report on the 2020-2021 accounts of the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
This report examines government’s management of the Affordable Homes Programme since 2015
This report examines the extent to which the regulation of private renting supports DLUHC’s aim to ensure fairness for renters.
A factual overview of funding provided to the Coventry City of Culture Trust, which became insolvent in March 2023.