Housing Quality Network
Councils are preparing for inspections by the Regulator of Social Housing, an independent organisation that reviews housing quality, with Barking and Dagenham Council expecting one in early 2027.
Barking and Dagenham Council is preparing for a comprehensive inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) between January and March 2027, following a 2022 self-referral due to health and safety compliance concerns. The council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on these preparations in October 2026, which include developing an improvement plan and enhancing staff training, as Councillor Maureen Worby stated.
The RSH, an independent organisation that reviews housing quality, has an expanded role following the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, now conducting planned inspections for all social landlords. In July 2025, Tower Hamlets' Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee discussed social landlord performance and reviewed the council's response to a critical RSH report.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council expects an RSH inspection between January and March 2027. Source
- Barking and Dagenham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on RSH preparations in October 2026. Source
- The Regulator of Social Housing's role expanded after the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council made a 2022 self-referral due to health and safety compliance concerns. Source
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