Director of Housing
Kingston Council's Director of Housing role is linked to the Special Purpose Vehicle Company Limited by Guarantee, approved in November 2025.
Kingston Council's Director of Housing, a senior manager responsible for housing matters, is designated to serve on the Board of Directors for the Special Purpose Vehicle Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). The Corporate and Resources Committee approved the formation of this CLG in November 2025, with the council intending to form it in January 2026.
The council established the wholly-owned company to address the housing crisis and reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation. Its formation aims to support Kingston Council in fulfilling its housing duty and alleviate pressures from increasing demand for temporary accommodation across the country.
Key facts
- Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee approved forming a Company Limited by Guarantee on 27 November 2025. Source
- The council intended to form the Company Limited by Guarantee in January 2026. Source
- The company aims to address the housing crisis and reduce reliance on expensive temporary accommodation. Source
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