Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment: protect homes & communities

Open for signatures 447 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment schemes, protect residents’ rights to stay in their homes, and ensure regeneration is based on voluntary agreements and genuine community-led decision-making that strengthens, not dismantles, local communities.
We believe Compulsory Purchase Orders are being misused to displace families, pensioners, and long-standing residents for profit-driven redevelopment. This practice destroys communities, erodes human rights, and causes severe stress, especially for the vulnerable. Homes should not be treated as commodities. The Government must act to protect dignity, security, and ensure regeneration is voluntary, fair, and community-led, so redevelopment strengthens rather than dismantles neighbourhoods.

Timeline

13 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 447
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 13 Mar 2026

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.