new policy aimed at standardising the placement of homeless households in temporary accommodation and private rented sector offers
Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy to standardise homeless household placements using a three-zone framework in October 2026.
Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy on October 7, 2026, to standardise the placement of homeless households in temporary accommodation and private rented sector offers. This policy introduces a transparent three-zone framework to guide decisions.
The policy aims to balance the pressures of homelessness and limited housing supply with the need for lawful, fair, and suitable placements, according to a report to the Cabinet. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this policy.
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