Richmond upon Thames Council is set to review its housing allocation scheme to prioritise care leavers. The decision was made at the Education and Children's Services Committee meeting on Thursday, 13 November 2025, and aims to ensure vulnerable young people have access to adequate resources as they transition into adulthood.
Councillor Niki Crookdake proposed referring the council's current housing allocation scheme to the Policy and Performance Review Board (PPRB) to assess whether more could be done to prioritise those with care experience. The committee supported this proposal, voting to refer the matter to the PPRB to establish if there is more that can be done to prioritise those with care experience.
The review aims to identify potential improvements to the existing housing allocation policy to better meet the needs of care leavers.
The Education and Children's Services Committee convened to discuss a range of issues, as outlined in the agenda. The referral to the PPRB highlights the council's commitment to addressing the specific challenges faced by care leavers in the borough.
The committee noted the work programme and approved the referral to the PPRB, according to the decisions document.
