Safety and Quality
Barking and Dagenham Council is retrofitting fire doors ahead of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection, as Enfield Council approved its housing service plan.
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently focused on retrofitting approximately 1,200 fire doors by March 2027, as an update to its Overview and Scrutiny Committee in October 2026 outlined. This work is part of preparations for an anticipated Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) inspection, expected between January and March 2027, which will assess compliance with consumer standards including safety and quality.
In March 2026, Enfield Council's Cabinet approved its Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, which aims to enhance homes and services for tenants, with a focus on safety and quality. This plan builds on the service's C1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing, awarded in July 2025, signifying compliance with all consumer standards.
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) sets consumer standards for social housing providers, which include requirements for the physical condition and safety of housing properties. Councils are working to meet these standards to ensure the well-being and integrity of housing for their tenants.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council targets 1,200 fire door retrofits by March 2027. Source
- The Regulator of Social Housing inspection for Barking and Dagenham is anticipated between January and March 2027. Source
- Enfield Council's Cabinet approved the 2026/2027 Housing Service Plan in March 2026. Source
- Enfield Council received a C1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing in July 2025. Source
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