Safety
Councils are addressing resident safety in housing repairs and Grenfell commitments, alongside public safety in new developments and licensing.
Tower Hamlets Council's Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee heard in October 2026 that registered social landlords Clarion and Peabody face scrutiny over the timeliness and quality of repairs, which are a primary driver of resident dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Kensington and Chelsea Council is progressing its Grenfell Tower Inquiry commitments, with a public dashboard in development to track efforts, as reported to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee in July 2026.
Separately, Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved plans for 106 new flats in March 2026, despite ward councillors raising concerns about the safety of women and girls. Public safety is also a focus for licensing decisions, with residents raising concerns about a new premises licence for De Mamas Kitchen in Haringey in August 2025 and an extended alcohol delivery licence for a Kentish Town Co-op in Camden in August 2025.
Councils address safety across various areas, from the well-being of residents in their homes to the security of pedestrians and park users. For example, a petition regarding safety concerns about a new cricket square in Victoria Park was addressed by Tower Hamlets Council in November 2025, and Lambeth Council responded to residents' concerns following a fatal shooting in Brixton Hill in October 2025.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee heard in October 2026 that RSLs Clarion and Peabody are under scrutiny for repair quality and timeliness. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council is developing a public dashboard to track its Grenfell Tower Inquiry commitments, with 16 of 45 completed by July 2026. Source
- Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved 106 new flats in March 2026, despite ward councillors raising safety concerns for women and girls. Source 1 Source 2
- Barnet Council approved a supported living facility in January 2026, which faced local objections including safety concerns. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council addressed a petition in November 2025 regarding safety concerns about a new cricket square in Victoria Park. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.