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I asked the Government to ensure new homes are not just built quickly, but safely, fairly and to a high standard.

As the New Year gets underway, I’m focused on the challenges ahead and guided by what matters most to people across Newbury and West Berkshire. Looking ahead to 2026, I reflect on the issues residents raise with me every day, from the NHS and transport to the rural economy, education, housing and the environment, and how listening will continue to shape my work.

For six months, families at Woodlark Place have been living without hot water, forcing parents to boil kettles just to bathe their children. Residents are struggling with basic hygiene, health, and wellbeing in unacceptable conditions.

Read about what Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, got up to in November 2025

Labour promised to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and grow the economy, yet this second Budget fails to deliver for households, farmers, young people, and the rural economy across Newbury and West Berkshire.

Today in Parliament, I asked the Defence Secretary to ensure that service families aren’t left waiting for basic repairs while the Government’s £9 billion military housing upgrade is rolled out. Our Armed Forces deserve homes that are safe, warm, and properly maintained, not promises of improvement years down the line.

New laws mean social landlords must act quickly to fix unsafe homes, a long overdue step for tenants living with damp and mould. Lee welcomes the change but says more must be done to improve energy efficiency and tackle fuel poverty.

I recently met with West Berkshire Council to discuss the shortage of social housing in our area. It was a constructive meeting, and I’m working in partnership with the Council to push for solutions that will deliver more affordable homes for local people.

Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review, calling it a bitter disappointment for local people. Lee highlights missed opportunities to invest in our hospital, support social care, help farmers, and deliver truly affordable homes.

I’m proud to support the SAFE campaign , launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Households in Temporary Accommodation. It’s a...

Lee Dillon discusses problems with new build homes and the need for quality housing,

Constituents in Newbury have raised concerns about rising service charges from FirstPort.

Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, shares his report from February 2025

January 2025 update from Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury

Lee Dillon MP has been elected to the Housing, Communities & Local Government Select Committee, bringing his 14 years experience.