Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme
Hackney Council is exploring a housing company to subsidise rents and investing £145 million to transform homelessness and temporary accommodation services.
Hackney Council is exploring establishing a housing company to subsidise rents and mitigate housing benefit subsidy losses, with projected savings of £11.6 million for the Housing Revenue Account and £5.4 million for the General Fund over three years. This proposal, part of the Programme's income workstream, was discussed at a Housing and Homelessness Scrutiny Commission meeting in September 2026. The council is also investing £145 million in the Programme to address rising demand and improve temporary accommodation supply.
The Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme aims to address rising demand for homelessness support and improve the supply of temporary accommodation. It focuses on demand management, supply, and income generation. No further meetings regarding the Programme are scheduled in the provided material.
Key facts
- Hackney Council is exploring a housing company to subsidise rents and mitigate housing benefit loss. Source
- Projected savings from the housing company are £11.6m for the HRA and £5.4m for the General Fund over three years. Source
- Hackney Council is investing £145 million in the Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation Supply Transformation Programme. Source
- The Programme aims to address rising demand and improve temporary accommodation supply. Source
- The Programme focuses on demand management, supply, and income generation. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.