Charities ‘disappointed’ after government scraps flooring requirement from new DHS

News02.02.264.00 PM by Ellie Brown

Charities, sector groups and academics have said it is “disappointing” that the government has scrapped a proposed flooring requirement from the updated Decent Homes Standard (DHS).

A requirement for flooring, such as carpets, in social homes will not be included in the new Decent Homes Standard (picture: Alamy)

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