House Builders Association Newsletter 2025 – Issue 18
As the reshuffle draws to a close, Steve Reed, the Secretary of State at MCHLG promises to get a grip on blocks to building after disappointing planning figures and raised concerns about land banking. Meanwhile, in the Lords, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill emerges from committee with rumours that the Government might try and pass a second bill. Also in this issue, new guidelines for Flood Risk assessments and news of a planning advisor’s appointment in the Treasury.
Created: 24 September 2025
Last Reviewed: 24 September 2025
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Ministerial Reshuffle – latest update
The government announced a significant reshuffle between 5 and 7 September.
It includes:
Secretaries of State
- Steve Reed was appointed Secretary of State at MHCLG – he was previously Secretary of State at DEFRA.
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