Regulatory Standards Manager
Barking and Dagenham Council is preparing for a Regulator of Social Housing inspection in early 2027, focusing on compliance with regulatory standards.
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently overhauling its tenant engagement structures and addressing housing safety issues as it prepares for an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing between January and March 2027. This follows a self-referral in 2022 due to health and safety compliance concerns, as reported in October 2026.
The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee received updates in October 2026 on progress in rectifying issues related to housing safety, compliance, and tenant involvement, and on developing a detailed improvement plan for the upcoming inspection. The Regulatory Standards Manager is a newly created post within Barking and Dagenham Council focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council is preparing for an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing between January and March 2027. Source
- The council self-referred to the Regulator of Social Housing in 2022 due to health and safety compliance concerns. Source
- The Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on the council's preparations in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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 9 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.