Petitions/Increase funding to build more council housing
StatusClosed
Opened5 Jun 2025
Closes5 Dec 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We feel council housing waiting list times are at crisis levels, with some waiting over a decade for a home. Many are forced into temporary or unsuitable accommodation, affecting their health and well-being. We believe we need more council homes to reduce waiting lists and prevent homelessness.

We think the UK is facing a severe housing crisis, with over 1.3 million households on council waiting lists. A lack of affordable homes can push vulnerable people into temporary, unsafe accommodation, worsening poverty and mental health. Building more council homes could provide stability, reduce homelessness, and improve living conditions for thousands. Immediate action is vital to address this urgent social issue.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Uma Kumaran
1Uma Kumaran MP
Stratford and Bow
8
Paul Waugh
2Paul Waugh MP
Rochdale
4
Kim Johnson
3Kim Johnson MP
Liverpool Riverside
2
Steve Darling
4Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
Mr Connor Rand
5Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
1
Sojan Joseph
6Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
1
Angela Rayner
7Angela Rayner MP
Ashton-under-Lyne
1
Nesil Caliskan
8Nesil Caliskan MP
Barking
1
Liam Conlon
9Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Rushanara Ali
10Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
1