Building Safety Act Contingency
Wandsworth Council is investing £6.8 million in housing improvements for building safety and upgrades.
Wandsworth Council approved an investment of £6.8 million for housing improvements, including building and fire safety measures, in November 2025. This funding, part of the Housing Revenue Account capital budget variations, aims to enhance the safety and quality of existing council homes. The decision was made ahead of consideration by the cabinet at its meeting on 3 November 2025.
The investment addresses capital projects on higher-risk buildings, arising from the Building Safety Act, which is the focus of this contingency fund. Discussions regarding the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan Update, which included this investment, took place at the Borough Residents' Forum on 29 October 2025.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council approved £6.8 million for housing improvements in November 2025. Source
- The investment, part of HRA capital budget variations, focuses on building and fire safety. Source
- The decision was made ahead of cabinet consideration on 3 November 2025. Source
- Discussions occurred at the Borough Residents' Forum on 29 October 2025. Source
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