repairs and maintenance
Councils are currently addressing resident concerns about housing maintenance quality and improving systems for managing repairs.
Residents in South Kilburn voiced significant concerns about housing quality and maintenance at a Brent Council meeting in July 2026. Issues raised included mould, heating problems, neglected communal areas, and delays in property refurbishment, according to the Chair of the South Kilburn Tenants Association. Separately, Camden's Holborn District Management Committee received an update on a communal heating breakdown at the Brunswick Centre in September 2026.
Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new information and communications technology system in February 2026. This system is intended to manage repairs and maintenance, supporting contractor oversight, field services, and lone worker safety, as part of efforts to enhance service delivery for housing. The topic generally covers the ongoing work to keep council properties and assets in good working order.
Key facts
- South Kilburn residents raised concerns about housing quality and maintenance at a Brent Council meeting on July 6, 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new ICT system to manage repairs and maintenance on February 25, 2026. Source
- Issues raised by residents included scaffolding for cladding removal, mould, heating problems, and neglected communal areas. Source
- The Lewisham system aims to support contractor oversight, field services, and lone worker safety. 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.