Homelessness prevention
Councils are implementing new strategies and policies to prevent homelessness, focusing on reducing temporary accommodation costs and enhancing tenant protections.
Havering Council is implementing a new Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2026-2029, aiming for £11-12 million annual savings by reducing reliance on temporary accommodation, as presented in September 2026. Lambeth's Borough of Sanctuary Strategy, published in March 2026, is also showing progress, with 15 of its 27 actions completed by October 2026 to support asylum seekers and refugees.
Croydon Council approved a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in July 2026, integrating duties from the Renters' Rights Act 2025 to strengthen tenant protections. Islington Council is also implementing a Housing Improvement Programme to address regulatory failings identified by the Regulator of Social Housing, aiming to enhance housing services for residents in September 2026.
In March 2026, Haringey Council extended its contract with Citizens Advice Haringey for two years, securing vital support services for residents. Croydon's Health and Wellbeing Board also highlighted progress in preventative measures for homelessness in its annual report, approved in July 2026. No upcoming meetings specifically discussing homelessness prevention are listed.
Key facts
- Havering Council aims for £11-12 million annual savings by reducing temporary accommodation through its 2026-2029 Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy. Source
- Lambeth's Borough of Sanctuary Strategy, published in March 2026, had 15 of its 27 actions completed by October 2026. Source
- Croydon Council approved a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in July 2026, integrating duties from the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Source
- Haringey Council extended its contract with Citizens Advice Haringey for two years in March 2026, with annual funding of £726,536. 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 7 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.