Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning
Councils are currently formalising housing management policies and addressing resident support and housing supply strategies.
In September 2026, Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the authority's housing engagement strategy, with Councillor Saima Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, introducing four key council housing landlord policies. These policies aim to formalise housing management, tenant engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Concerns were also raised by the committee regarding the average 300-day resolution time for complex anti-social behaviour cases.
In March 2026, Haringey Council approved a new Under-Occupation Policy, "Moving to a Smaller Home," to encourage residents to downsize and increase the supply of family-sized homes. At the same time, Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, approved a two-year contract extension for Citizens Advice Haringey, securing annual funding of £726,536 for resident support services.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the housing engagement strategy in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Saima Ahmed introduced four key council housing landlord policies to the Redbridge committee in September 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee noted complex ASB cases take an average of 300 days to resolve in September 2026. Source
- Haringey Council approved a two-year contract extension for Citizens Advice Haringey in March 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved a new Under-Occupation Policy in March 2026. Source
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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.