asset management strategy
Councils are adopting and implementing asset management strategies to optimise property use and inform housing investment.
Redbridge Council's Asset Management Strategy was noted as adopted by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee in September 2026, alongside other housing landlord policies aimed at strengthening housing management. Earlier in January 2026, Harrow Council's Cabinet approved the sale of an office building in South Wales, a decision made as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to manage income-producing commercial property assets.
Bexley Council approved a new asset management strategy for 2025-2029 in October 2025, focusing on balancing income maximisation with social value and sustainable use of property assets. Newham Council is investing £950,000 in stock condition surveys, approved in August 2025, to inform its Asset Management Strategy and a 30-year investment plan for its housing stock. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
An Asset Management Strategy outlines how councils manage their property assets, often including housing stock, to ensure effective use, support community needs, and deliver value for money. These strategies guide investment, maintenance, and utilisation of council buildings and land.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee noted the adoption of its Asset Management Strategy in September 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet approved the sale of an office building in South Wales in January 2026. Source
- Bexley Council approved a new asset management strategy for 2025-2029 in October 2025. Source
- Newham Council is investing £950,000 in stock condition surveys to inform its strategy, approved in August 2025. 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.