About us
The Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme is responsible for planning and carrying out the extensive and necessary work to refurbish the Palace of Westminster.
The Palace of Westminster is the home of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is not only a place of work for thousands of people and a destination for more than a million visitors every year, but also the heart of our centuries-old democracy.
Most of the building dates from the Victorian era and some parts are much older. Over the decades, its fabric and its services have deteriorated and are increasingly in need of substantial repair or replacement. The Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme was established to deliver this work.
The R&R Programme will:
- Restore the iconic home of Parliament while ensuring value for money and supporting thousands of jobs and businesses across the UK.
- Preserve the Palace as an internationally recognised symbol of the UK and the home of Parliament for future generations.
- Directly benefit the thousands of staff who work here and one million people who visit each year, by improving accessibility, fire safety, reliability and efficiency of services, security, visitor access, and health and safety.