Resident Engagement Strategy
Southwark Council accepted housing engagement recommendations, as Wandsworth overhauls its resident engagement strategy.
Southwark Council's Executive committee accepted six out of seven recommendations from its Housing Scrutiny Commission on October 13, 2026. These recommendations covered several critical areas, including the council's resident engagement strategy for housing matters, social landlord partnerships, major works projects, and the use of temporary accommodation. Councillor Reginald Popoola, Executive Member for Council Homes, presented the council's response.
Meanwhile, Wandsworth Council is overhauling its resident engagement strategy to foster broader participation, as reported in October 2026. The initiative aims to move away from traditional, area-based panels towards more flexible, topic-specific scrutiny groups. This new approach, developed following an independent review, seeks to involve residents earlier in decision-making processes and offer diverse avenues for involvement, including digital and informal options.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Executive committee accepted six out of seven Housing Scrutiny Commission recommendations on October 13, 2026. Source
- Southwark's accepted recommendations included those on its resident engagement strategy for housing matters. Source
- Wandsworth Council is overhauling its resident engagement strategy to use flexible, topic-specific scrutiny groups. Source
- Wandsworth's strategy overhaul aims for broader participation and earlier resident involvement. Source
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