Regulatory Board for Wales

The main purpose of the Board is to hold the Welsh Government’s ‘Housing Regulation Team’ to account for its work by overseeing the implementation of the new regulatory framework. It also advises the Minister on the performance of the housing associations as a whole.

The Board is supported by a Tenant Advisory Panel. The Panel ensures that tenants’ views, concerns and interests are reflected in the Board’s work.

The Board has two independent members and a representative from:

• Community Housing Cymru (which represents housing associations);
• Welsh Local Government Association (which represents local authorities);
• Council of Mortgage Lenders (which represents lenders);
• Welsh Tenants’ Federation (which represents tenants);
• Tenant Participation Advisory Service Cymru (a tenant participation organisation); and
• Welsh Government (as the regulator).

One of the independent members, Hugh Thomas, is the Chair of the Board.