Housing repairs
Councils are addressing housing repair concerns, with Lambeth Council giving tenants final say on completed works.
Lambeth Council tenants and leaseholders will have the final say on housing repairs, following a motion passed in July 2026 to improve accountability for contractors. This decision by the council comes after findings of severe maladministration regarding damp and mould, and reports that tenant satisfaction with repairs is among the lowest nationally.
Other councils are also addressing repair issues. Tower Hamlets Council reported a decline in tenant satisfaction with housing repairs in March 2026, with key performance indicators falling into the 'red' category. In November 2025, Enfield Council allocated an additional £1.5 million from Housing Revenue Account reserves to address housing repairs, primarily in response to Awaab's Law.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council passed a motion in July 2026 giving tenants and leaseholders the final say on housing repairs. Source
- Tenant satisfaction with Tower Hamlets Council services declined in March 2026, particularly for housing repairs. Source
- Enfield Council allocated an additional £1.5 million for housing repairs in November 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council is working to strengthen contract management for housing repairs, as discussed in September 2025. Source
- The Housing Ombudsman described Lambeth Council's failures on damp and mould as persistent and systemic. Source
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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.