HB Public Law
Hounslow Council renewed its legal services contract with HB Public Law in February 2026 for five years.
Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved the renewal of its legal services contract with HB Public Law for a further five years, commencing in June 2026. This decision, made in February 2026, includes break clauses at years two, three, and four, offering flexibility for future reviews of the service delivery model.
Separately, Harrow Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Team reported in November 2025 that it was behind targets for recovering social housing units and disrupting fraudulent Right to Buy applications. A report to the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee attributed this to repossession cases currently with HB Public Law.
HB Public Law is a shared legal service hosted by Harrow Council, providing legal support to Hounslow Council. The renewed agreement ensures the continuity of essential legal support for Hounslow Council. No upcoming meetings are supplied where this topic is scheduled for discussion.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved renewing its legal services contract with HB Public Law in February 2026. Source
- The renewed contract for Hounslow Council is for five years, starting 1 June 2026. Source
- Harrow's Corporate Anti-Fraud Team reported being behind targets in November 2025 due to cases with HB Public Law. Source
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