Law or policy

Equality Impact Needs Assessment

2 stories · 2 councils

Richmond Council approved its Domestic Abuse Policy in November 2025, while Wandsworth Council decided on property licensing expansion in December 2025, both related to Equality Impact Needs Assessments.

Richmond Council approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services in November 2025, a policy for which a document assesses its impact on protected groups. The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee greenlit the policy, which consolidates existing procedures and referral pathways.

Wandsworth Council decided to expand its property licensing scheme in December 2025, a proposal for which an assessment of equality impact and needs is relevant. The Cabinet approved the expansion of selective licensing, aiming to drive up housing standards across the borough.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Cabinet decided to expand its property licensing scheme on 1st December 2025. Source
  2. Richmond Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy in November 2025. Source
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  1. Wandsworth Expands Property Licensing to Improve Housing Standards Wandsworth Council is set to expand its property licensing scheme, aiming to drive up housing standards across the borough. Wandsworth 5 December 2025
  2. Richmond Council Approves New Domestic Abuse Policy Richmond Council has approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services, aiming to provide a safer and more compassionate response for residents experiencing abuse. Richmond upon Thames 18 November 2025