Matthew Pennycook MP
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich | Minister of State for Housing and Planning | Email: [email protected]
With all disagreements between the Commons and the Lords now resolved, our landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill is on course to receive Royal Assent before the end of the year.
Labour is getting Britain building again.
Labour is getting Britain building again.
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
With all disagreements between the Commons and the Lords now resolved, our landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill is on course to receive Royal Assent before the end of the year.
Labour is getting Britain building again.
Labour is getting Britain building again.
The DLR is coming to Thamesmead.
The extension will boost connectivity, unlock the delivery of thousands of new homes, and drive economic growth.
Great news for Greenwich and South East London.
The extension will boost connectivity, unlock the delivery of thousands of new homes, and drive economic growth.
Great news for Greenwich and South East London.
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The DLR is coming to Thamesmead.
The extension will boost connectivity, unlock the delivery of thousands of new homes, and drive economic growth.
Great news for Greenwich and South East London.
The extension will boost connectivity, unlock the delivery of thousands of new homes, and drive economic growth.
Great news for Greenwich and South East London.
Good visit to Ebbsfleet Garden City this week to see recent progress on this vital regeneration project and discuss how we can accelerate the build out of new homes and essential infrastructure.
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Good visit to Ebbsfleet Garden City this week to see recent progress on this vital regeneration project and discuss how we can accelerate the build out of new homes and essential infrastructure.
The statutory consultee system is not working effectively.
We have today published a consultation on a package of reforms that will ensure it facilitates confident and timely decision making 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/c...
We have today published a consultation on a package of reforms that will ensure it facilitates confident and timely decision making 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Reforms to the statutory consultee system
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The statutory consultee system is not working effectively.
We have today published a consultation on a package of reforms that will ensure it facilitates confident and timely decision making 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/c...
We have today published a consultation on a package of reforms that will ensure it facilitates confident and timely decision making 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/c...
We are moving towards a more rules-based planning system.
As part of that shift, the default answer to suitable planning applications within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations will be a straightforward “yes”.
As part of that shift, the default answer to suitable planning applications within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations will be a straightforward “yes”.
November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We are moving towards a more rules-based planning system.
As part of that shift, the default answer to suitable planning applications within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations will be a straightforward “yes”.
As part of that shift, the default answer to suitable planning applications within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations will be a straightforward “yes”.
On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: Our roadmap for reforming the Private Rented Sector
www.gov.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
On 1 May 2026, we will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions when we switch on the new private rented sector tenancy system.
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
More details in our roadmap for implementing the Renters’ Rights Act published today 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
An honour to take part in this morning’s Service of Remembrance at St George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
An honour to take part in this morning’s Service of Remembrance at St George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Happy World Town Planning Day for those who celebrate!
November 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happy World Town Planning Day for those who celebrate!
This weekend we come together to honour the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died for our country.
As ever, a privilege to take part in Remembrance Day services at Maze Hill, St. John's Blackheath, Charlton Village and Charlton cemetery.
We will remember them.
As ever, a privilege to take part in Remembrance Day services at Maze Hill, St. John's Blackheath, Charlton Village and Charlton cemetery.
We will remember them.
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This weekend we come together to honour the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died for our country.
As ever, a privilege to take part in Remembrance Day services at Maze Hill, St. John's Blackheath, Charlton Village and Charlton cemetery.
We will remember them.
As ever, a privilege to take part in Remembrance Day services at Maze Hill, St. John's Blackheath, Charlton Village and Charlton cemetery.
We will remember them.
Cutty Sark DLR Station refurbishment: update on progress.
✅ The project continues to run on schedule.
✅ Faulty escalators 1 and 2 have been completely removed.
✅ Manufacturing of the new escalators is complete.
✅ Escalator 3 installation commenced on 4 November.
✅ The project continues to run on schedule.
✅ Faulty escalators 1 and 2 have been completely removed.
✅ Manufacturing of the new escalators is complete.
✅ Escalator 3 installation commenced on 4 November.
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Cutty Sark DLR Station refurbishment: update on progress.
✅ The project continues to run on schedule.
✅ Faulty escalators 1 and 2 have been completely removed.
✅ Manufacturing of the new escalators is complete.
✅ Escalator 3 installation commenced on 4 November.
✅ The project continues to run on schedule.
✅ Faulty escalators 1 and 2 have been completely removed.
✅ Manufacturing of the new escalators is complete.
✅ Escalator 3 installation commenced on 4 November.
Reposted by Matthew Pennycook MP
🏘️We welcome today’s publication of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme prospectuses and the additional £150 million to unlock brownfield land.
Read our reaction in full, and find out more on our website ➡️https://www.cih.org/news/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-prospectuses-published/
Read our reaction in full, and find out more on our website ➡️https://www.cih.org/news/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-prospectuses-published/
This Labour government is tackling England’s housing crisis by delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036: MHCLG policy statement to accompany guidance to bidders from Homes England and the Greater London Authority
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🏘️We welcome today’s publication of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme prospectuses and the additional £150 million to unlock brownfield land.
Read our reaction in full, and find out more on our website ➡️https://www.cih.org/news/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-prospectuses-published/
Read our reaction in full, and find out more on our website ➡️https://www.cih.org/news/social-and-affordable-homes-programme-prospectuses-published/
This Labour government is tackling England’s housing crisis by delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036: MHCLG policy statement to accompany guidance to bidders from Homes England and the Greater London Authority
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This Labour government is tackling England’s housing crisis by delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Today we’re launching the full details of our new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 👇🏻
www.gov.uk/government/p...
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Reposted by Matthew Pennycook MP
It was great to welcome the Minister of State for Housing and Planning @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to Knowsley to meet businesses who create housing that is sustainable and energy bill free.
Thanks very much to Hemsec for having us, and to the other people who attended.
Thanks very much to Hemsec for having us, and to the other people who attended.
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It was great to welcome the Minister of State for Housing and Planning @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to Knowsley to meet businesses who create housing that is sustainable and energy bill free.
Thanks very much to Hemsec for having us, and to the other people who attended.
Thanks very much to Hemsec for having us, and to the other people who attended.
This Labour government is committed to strengthening the regulation of managing agents to drive up service standards across the industry.
I have asked Firstport’s Managing Director to meet with me to discuss the significant concerns raised by MPs of all parties.
I have asked Firstport’s Managing Director to meet with me to discuss the significant concerns raised by MPs of all parties.
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This Labour government is committed to strengthening the regulation of managing agents to drive up service standards across the industry.
I have asked Firstport’s Managing Director to meet with me to discuss the significant concerns raised by MPs of all parties.
I have asked Firstport’s Managing Director to meet with me to discuss the significant concerns raised by MPs of all parties.
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act is here 👇🏻
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act is here 👇🏻
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act is here 👇🏻
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act is here 👇🏻
Labour’s transformational Renters’ Rights Bill has just received Royal Assent – that means it is now an Act of Parliament and the law.
The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.
The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.
October 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Labour’s transformational Renters’ Rights Bill has just received Royal Assent – that means it is now an Act of Parliament and the law.
The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.
The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.
This Labour government is determined to drive a transformational and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing.
Awaab’s Law will empower social tenants to hold their landlords to account and I'm extremely proud that we are bringing it into force today.
Awaab’s Law will empower social tenants to hold their landlords to account and I'm extremely proud that we are bringing it into force today.
October 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This Labour government is determined to drive a transformational and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing.
Awaab’s Law will empower social tenants to hold their landlords to account and I'm extremely proud that we are bringing it into force today.
Awaab’s Law will empower social tenants to hold their landlords to account and I'm extremely proud that we are bringing it into force today.
I'm delighted that Appleby Blue Almshouse in Southwark has won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Riba Stirling Prize 2025: Appleby Blue Almshouse named Britain's best new building
Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I'm delighted that Appleby Blue Almshouse in Southwark has won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court has comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court has comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
October 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court has comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Following a robust defence from the government, the High Court has comprehensively dismissed challenges brought to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
A real pleasure to join Patrick Vallance and Professor Deborah Prentice at the Innovate Cambridge summit this afternoon to discuss sustainable and inclusive growth in Greater Cambridge.
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A real pleasure to join Patrick Vallance and Professor Deborah Prentice at the Innovate Cambridge summit this afternoon to discuss sustainable and inclusive growth in Greater Cambridge.
✅ College Approach pavement widening
✅ A new dedicated cycle path on Welland/Thames St
✅ Significant improvements to the Meridian Estate.
Delighted to see this project being taken forward.
Outstanding work @calumobm.bsky.social and @willnorman.co.uk 👏🏻
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
✅ A new dedicated cycle path on Welland/Thames St
✅ Significant improvements to the Meridian Estate.
Delighted to see this project being taken forward.
Outstanding work @calumobm.bsky.social and @willnorman.co.uk 👏🏻
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
Walking and cycling improvements through Greenwich town centre move a step closer
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
✅ College Approach pavement widening
✅ A new dedicated cycle path on Welland/Thames St
✅ Significant improvements to the Meridian Estate.
Delighted to see this project being taken forward.
Outstanding work @calumobm.bsky.social and @willnorman.co.uk 👏🏻
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
✅ A new dedicated cycle path on Welland/Thames St
✅ Significant improvements to the Meridian Estate.
Delighted to see this project being taken forward.
Outstanding work @calumobm.bsky.social and @willnorman.co.uk 👏🏻
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2025/wa...
After years of inaction and uncertainty, this government is acting to realise the full potential of Greater Cambridge.
October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
After years of inaction and uncertainty, this government is acting to realise the full potential of Greater Cambridge.