private rented sector
Councils are currently scrutinising budget proposals for homelessness services and reviewing updates on the private rented sector.
Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee scrutinised proposals for £2 million in annual savings for homelessness services in November 2026, with councillors requesting more information before agreeing to the report presented by Modesta Anucha, Director of Housing Strategy. The City of London's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Sub Committee also discussed updates on its strategy to combat homelessness in September 2026.
Camden Council's Housing Scrutiny Committee discussed updates on the private rented sector in September 2026, alongside anti-social behaviour and void property performance. The private rented sector refers to properties rented from private landlords or letting agencies.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee scrutinised proposals for £2 million in annual savings for the homelessness service in November 2026. Source
- Lewisham councillors stated they could not agree on the homelessness service budget report without further information in November 2026. Source
- Modesta Anucha, Director of Housing Strategy, presented the homelessness service budget report to Lewisham's Housing Select Committee. 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 10 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.