domestic abuse policy
Redbridge Council recently adopted an updated Domestic Abuse Policy, while Tower Hamlets and Richmond Councils also approved new policies for housing services.
Redbridge Council adopted an updated Domestic Abuse Policy in September 2026, as part of four new housing landlord policies. Councillor Saima Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, stated these policies aim to strengthen housing management and tenant engagement, aligning with regulatory obligations. The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed these policies in September 2026.
Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a new domestic abuse policy for its housing services in March 2026, aiming for a more consistent and victim-centred response. Richmond Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee also approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services in November 2025, consolidating existing procedures.
These policies address domestic abuse within the context of housing management, ensuring housing officers are equipped to identify and handle cases, and providing support for residents experiencing abuse. No upcoming meetings are listed with this topic on their agenda.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council adopted an updated Domestic Abuse Policy in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the housing engagement strategy, noting the Domestic Abuse Policy, in September 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a new domestic abuse policy in March 2026. Source
- Richmond Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy in November 2025. Source
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