Panel discussion

What next for restoration and renewal of parliament?

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An expert panel explores how parliament should approach the major restoration project, including lessons from other countries and industry.

Time: 1230-1330
Date: Monday 11 May 2026
Location: London, in-person and online

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada’s is well underway.

In February, the Restoration and Renewal Client Board set out updated costings and recommended two possible paths forward – full decant or enhanced maintenance and improvement. Parliament is expected to debate the Client Board’s report in the coming weeks.  

With the stage now set for parliament to embark on a project that will not only safeguard this historic landmark but also reimagine it for future generations, this IfG event will explore lessons from other international projects, and discuss what the Restoration and Renewal programme could mean for parliament, industry and the wider public.

For full details, please see here: Institute for Government

House Services Fair – Sign up now open for talks and tours

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This year’s House Services Fair will take place from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 December. The Fair is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the brilliant work teams from across the House do every day to make Parliament happen.

Get involved 

  • Visit stalls in the Atrium and Customer Hub in Portcullis House from 10am-5pm: explore the wide range of services available to support you in your role. 
  • Attend talks, panel discussions and networking events in the Attlee Suite: hear from expert speakers on a range of interesting topics, take part in discussions, and connect with others. View the full programme of talks and book your place on Act. If you’re unable to attend in person, virtual attendance is available at most sessions. 
  • Experience exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours of Parliament: visit the Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit, meet the Postmaster for a tour of the Members’ mail sorting office, see the new Parliamentary Contact Centre in action and more! View the full programme of tours and book your place on Act. 

For more information visit ParliNet | Visit the House Service Fair

Panel Discussion: A Parliamentarian’s Guide to the Unwritten Constitution

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Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Date: 2 June 2025
Location: PCH
Open to: All Members and their staff, Peers, and all parliamentary staff.
Registration required before 26 May 2025 – see below

Join our expert panel event to explore the role that politicians and key parliamentary personnel play in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism. The event – hosted by the House of Commons’ Parliament, Public Administration and Constitution Hub and in collaboration with legal academics at UCL, Durham University and the University of Ottawa – will explore the content, functions and interactions of different types of unwritten rules and the ways in which parliamentarians channel unwritten rules in the day-to-day work of government.

For full details and registration, please see here: https://parlinet.parliament.uk/events/2025/june/a-parliamentarians-guide-to-the-unwritten-constitution/