Croydon Council staff will soon be subject to new responsibilities under the forthcoming Hillsborough Law, which is set to be enacted in April 2027. The law will place obligations on all council employees, prompting discussions at the Housing Assurance Board meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, about the council's preparedness.
During the meeting, the board was informed that preparatory work, including staff retraining, needs to commence over the next seven months to ensure the council is not caught unaware. A short answer of yes
was given to the question of whether this preparation would be undertaken, with a commitment to provide an update to the board.
The Hillsborough Law's impending implementation was mentioned as part of a broader discussion on the council's forward plan and other business. The specific nature of the preparatory work
and staff retraining
required for the law's enactment was highlighted, with the understanding that this must begin within the next seven months to meet the April 2027 deadline.
The Hillsborough Law will necessitate staff retraining as part of the preparatory work required before its enactment. The law will place responsibilities on all staff in the council, underscoring the need for comprehensive training to ensure compliance.
Further details on the council's forward plan and other business can be found in the Public reports pack 14th Sep 2026 18.00 Housing Assurance Board. The minutes of the previous meeting are also available here. The agenda frontsheet for the meeting can be accessed here.