Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Legislation

73 statutory instruments made by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.

The Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 16th Dec 25 Came into force: Fri 23rd Jan 26

The Order established the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation and defined its corresponding Mayoral development area under powers granted by the Localism Act 2011.


This Order legally establishes the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation, effective January 23rd, 2026, granting it authority over a specific Mayoral development area defined by a designated map.

The Secretary of State makes the Order by exercising powers under the Localism Act 2011, as modified by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Functions and Amendment) Order 2017, following notification from the Mayor regarding the area designation and the corporation's intended name.

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The Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 16th Dec 25 Came into force: Fri 16th Jan 26

The Order established the Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation, defined its development area based on a specific map, and set the official commencement date for January 16th, 2026.


This statutory instrument formally establishes the Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation by exercising powers granted under the Localism Act 2011, as modified by related orders concerning Greater Manchester.

The Order defines the precise Mayoral development area using a specific map, names the new corporation, and sets the commencement date for its operation as January 16th, 2026.

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The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025

Published: Thu 4th Dec 25

The Regulations commenced provisions of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 concerning online publicity for non-Welsh compulsory purchase orders and established transitional rules for ongoing CPO procedures.


These Regulations, made under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, commence specific provisions primarily related to compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) under the Acquisition of Land Act 1981.

The commencement applies to CPOs subject to confirmation by an authority other than the Welsh Ministers, or those prepared in draft by a Minister other than the Welsh Ministers.

Key changes involve bringing into force requirements for online publicity for CPOs and amending procedural rules within the 1981 Act.

A transitional provision clarifies that these amendments do not apply where necessary statutory public notices were published before the commencement date, ensuring ongoing processes are not legally disrupted.

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The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2025

Published: Thu 27th Nov 25 Came into force: Wed 24th Dec 25

The Regulations modified the deadline for the Mayor of London to present the draft consolidated budget to the Assembly from February 1st to February 15th for the financial year commencing April 1st, 2026.


These Regulations, enacted by the Secretary of State under powers from the Greater London Authority Act 1999, modify the procedure for determining the Greater London Authority's consolidated council tax requirement specifically for the financial year beginning 1st April 2026.

The key change legally extends the deadline by which the Mayor must present the draft consolidated budget to the London Assembly from February 1st to February 15th, postponing the date specified in paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 6 of the 1999 Act.

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The Oxford Street Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2025

Published: Wed 5th Nov 25 Came into force: Thu 1st Jan 26

The Order established the Oxford Street Development Corporation, defined its corresponding Mayoral development area in Greater London, and set its commencement date for January 1st, 2026.


This Order legally establishes the Oxford Street Development Corporation, effective from January 1st, 2026, pursuant to powers in the Localism Act 2011.

The Secretary of State makes the Order following notification from the Mayor of London regarding the designation of the Mayoral development area, which covers the Oxford Street area within Greater London, mapped precisely for reference, and names the newly established body the “Oxford Street Development Corporation.”

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The Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Warwickshire County Council (Housing and Regeneration Functions) Regulations 2025

Published: Fri 26th Sept 25 Came into force: Sat 27th Sept 25

The Regulations conferred housing and regeneration functions from the HCA onto Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Warwickshire County Councils, modifying the application of relevant 2008 Act provisions.


These Regulations formally transfer specific housing, regeneration, land acquisition, and financial assistance functions, previously held by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, to Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council, and Warwickshire County Council, enabling them to exercise these powers concurrently within their respective local government areas to meet local needs for housing, infrastructure, and community well-being.

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The Local Audit (Amendment of Definition of Smaller Authority) Regulations 2025

Published: Thu 18th Sept 25 Came into force: Wed 17th Sept 25

The regulations amended the definition of 'smaller authority' in the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, raising the financial threshold to £15 million for financial years commencing on or after April 1st, 2025.


These regulations amend the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, redefining 'smaller authority' based on gross income and expenditure.

For financial years starting after April 1st, 2024, the threshold increases from £6.5 million to £15 million.

The changes aim to provide greater financial flexibility for local authorities while maintaining appropriate levels of financial scrutiny.

The regulations apply to England and Wales and were approved by both Houses of Parliament.

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The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025

Published: Wed 17th Sept 25 Came into force: Tue 7th Oct 25

The 2025 Regulations amended building control regulations, introduced new completion notice requirements, revised notice requirements for compliance declarations, and established procedures for handling serious contraventions.


The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2025 amend the Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 and the Building Regulations 2010, primarily focusing on improving building safety and compliance procedures.

Key changes include revised notice requirements for completed building works, stricter reporting for when clients cannot provide statements from contractors or designers, and clarifying procedures for handling contraventions.

The regulations also prescribe cases where the Building Safety Regulator must provide copies of serious contravention orders to local authorities.

Transitional provisions ensure the amendments don't retrospectively apply to notices issued before the regulations' effective date.

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