Resident safety
Councils are currently focused on maintaining high housing safety compliance and proactively addressing fire and electrical safety concerns for residents.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council maintained near 100% housing safety compliance across six core areas for the 2025/2026 financial year, receiving a C1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026. Barking and Dagenham Council is proactively addressing fire safety concerns, aiming to stay ahead of future regulatory changes, as discussed in September 2026. Hackney Council awarded a £2.2 million contract in May 2026 to tackle a backlog in domestic electrical testing.
Islington Council's 2026-2030 Corporate Plan, adopted in August 2026, includes resident safety as a key priority for a more equal future. Haringey Council invested £690,000 in December 2025 to reinforce fire safety measures at Broadwater Farm, aiming to reduce overdue actions from fire risk assessments. Kensington and Chelsea's 2025-2030 Housing Strategy, reviewed in July 2025, prioritises safe homes.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council maintained near 100% housing safety compliance across six core areas for 2025/2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council is taking proactive steps to address fire safety concerns. Source
- Islington Council's 2026-2030 Corporate Plan includes resident safety as a key priority. Source
- Hackney Council awarded a £2.2 million contract for domestic electrical testing in May 2026. Source
- Haringey Council invested £690,000 to reinforce fire safety measures at Broadwater Farm in December 2025. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.