Right-to-Buy Receipts
Councils are currently making decisions on council social rent housing provision and reviewing financial controls related to investments.
Southwark Council's Executive committee decided in September 2026 that all 340 homes on the Ledbury Estate will be council social rent properties. This decision followed approval of significant variations to the renewal contract, increasing its value by £35,375,849 to £215,336,848 for inflationary uplifts and Building Safety Act 2022 compliance.
Separately, Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee received an internal audit report in July 2026, which flagged 'limited assurance' for audits including the governance of council companies and loans and investments. The report indicated areas requiring further strengthening in financial controls.
Right-to-Buy Receipts are funds generated by councils from the sale of council housing to tenants under the Right to Buy scheme. No upcoming meetings explicitly discussing Right-to-Buy Receipts were supplied.
Key facts
- Southwark Council confirmed all 340 Ledbury Estate homes will be council social rent properties in September 2026. Source
- Southwark Council approved a £35,375,849 increase to the Ledbury Estate renewal contract, totalling £215,336,848 in September 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee received an internal audit report in July 2026. Source
- Three audits at Barking and Dagenham Council, including loans and investments, were flagged for 'limited assurance' in July 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.