The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is tasked with creating great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area.  It was formerly known as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

MHCLG is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies.

In the context of energy assessment, MHCLG are responsible for Building Regulations in England.

Further information about the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) can been found at Gov.UK.