Tenancy Sustainment
Councils are focusing on new policies to address temporary accommodation costs and improve housing oversight for tenants.
Richmond upon Thames Council's Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee unanimously adopted a new Private Rented Sector Offer policy in July 2026, aimed at addressing temporary accommodation costs. This policy will enable the council to offer settled housing. Brent Council also established a new Homes Scrutiny Committee in July 2026 to provide dedicated oversight of housing functions, a move prompted by serious failings identified by the Regulator of Social Housing.
The Brent committee, approved on July 6, 2026, includes tenant and leaseholder representatives to improve housing management. Separately, Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a revised Rent Collection Policy in September 2025, which aims to help tenants maintain their housing and avoid eviction. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss tenancy sustainment.
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