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APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment
All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups that have no official status within Parliament. An APPG is an informal group of Members who join together to pursue a particular topic or interest.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment was formed in July 2010 and is chaired by Mike Reader, Member of Parliament for Northampton South. It is run by Members of the Commons and Lords; while also comprised of individuals and organisations from outside Parliament in their administration and activities.
The primary remit is to present a holistic and overarching view from all sectors involved in the planning, design, construction, management and maintenance of the built environment. The built environment encompasses all forms of building, both above and below ground and includes the managed landscapes around buildings.
The APPG EBE seeks to work closely with other All-Party groups representing particular sectors of the built environment and is committed to investigate all current issues relating to the built environment. Engaging parliamentarians and other serious commentators in looking at major strategic issues affecting the built environment, which impact upon the lives of every constituent.
So far, the group has conducted seven Inquiries and published the following Reports:
2025 - Inquiry into the challenge of building 1.5 million quality homes - Proud to call Home
2018 - Inquiry into a New Homes Ombudsman - Better redress for homebuyers
2017 - Inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the future skills needs - Building on Brexit
2016 - Inquiry into the Quality of New Build Housing in UK - More homes fewer complaints
2015 - Inquiry into flood resilience of the future - Living with water
2013 - Inquiry into sustainable construction and the Green Deal - Re-energising the green agenda
2012 - Inquiry into achieving best value in the procurement of construction work - A Better Deal For Public Building
For further information and advice about APPGs, including the Guide to the Rules on APPGs, please visit the APPG page.
This is not an official website of the House of Commons or the House of Lords. It has not been approved by either House or its committees. All-Party Parliamentary Groups are informal groups of Members of both Houses with a common interest on particular issues. The views expressed in these webpages are those of the group.