Housing Assurance Board meeting
Croydon Council is currently discussing its preparedness for the Hillsborough Law, which will introduce new staff responsibilities.
Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed the council's preparedness for the Hillsborough Law in September 2026, which will introduce new responsibilities for all council employees from April 2027. The board was informed that preparatory work, including staff retraining, needs to begin over the next seven months.
The board received a commitment to undertake this preparation and to provide an update on progress. The Hillsborough Law will place obligations on all council employees, prompting these discussions to ensure the council is ready for its enactment.
Key facts
- The Housing Assurance Board met on September 14, 2026, to discuss Croydon Council's preparedness for the Hillsborough Law. Source
- The Hillsborough Law is set to be enacted in April 2027, introducing new responsibilities for council staff. Source
- Preparatory work, including staff retraining, needs to commence over the next seven months. Source
- A commitment was made to undertake preparation and provide an update to the board. Source
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