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Regulator of Social Housing

27 stories · discussed at 15 council meetings · 19 councils

Councils are currently addressing Regulator of Social Housing judgements and aligning housing policies with its consumer standards, with improvement plans underway.

Councils are actively responding to Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) judgements and preparing for inspections. In September 2026, an EY report noted Tower Hamlets Council's social housing governance needs further improvement despite progress. Islington Council is implementing a Housing Improvement Programme to rectify a C3 regulatory judgement from May 2026, approving a £2.4 billion plan in August 2026. Croydon's Housing Services are preparing for an RSH inspection in Q3 2026/2027, with concerns raised in July 2026.

Other councils are aligning policies with RSH Consumer Standards. Redbridge Council adopted housing policies in September 2026 to strengthen management and tenant engagement, and Haringey Council implemented a Clear Communal Areas Policy in January 2026 for safety and compliance. Sutton Council approved a new not-for-profit social housing provider in August 2026, to be registered with the RSH. Upcoming discussions include Tower Hamlets' Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee on 5 October 2026 and Barking and Dagenham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 7 October 2026.

The Regulator of Social Housing is the UK government body responsible for regulating social housing providers in England. While some councils, such as Barnet Homes in March 2026 and Enfield Council in July 2025, have achieved the highest C1 rating, others like Hillingdon received a C2 rating in September 2025, indicating areas for improvement.

Key facts

  1. An EY report in September 2026 stated Tower Hamlets' social housing governance needs further improvement. Source
  2. Redbridge Council adopted four housing landlord policies in September 2026 to comply with Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Islington Council is implementing a Housing Improvement Programme to address a C3 regulatory judgement from May 2026. Source
  4. Islington Council approved a £2.4 billion plan in August 2026 to improve its housing stock over 30 years. Source
  5. Sutton Council approved a new not-for-profit social housing provider in August 2026, to be registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. 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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Croydon Housing Services face inspection scrutiny Croydon's Housing Services are under increased scrutiny as they prepare for an upcoming inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in Q3 of the financial year 2026/2027. The... Croydon 16 July 2026
  2. New Tenant Panel to Influence Housing Decisions in Greenwich Greenwich Council has established a new Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel to give residents a greater say in housing decisions. Greenwich 20 March 2026
  3. Barnet Homes Earns Top Rating from Housing Regulator for Tenant Treatment and Property Management Barnet Homes has achieved the highest possible rating of 'C1' from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), a significant endorsement of its performance and commitment to tenants.... Barnet 17 March 2026
  4. Enfield Council Housing Service Plan 2026/2027 approved Enfield Council's Cabinet has approved the Council Housing Service Plan for 2026/2027, a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing homes and services for tenants. The plan... Enfield 15 March 2026
  5. Haringey Council Approves Under-Occupation Policy Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved a new Under-Occupation Policy, titled Moving to a Smaller Home, aimed at encouraging residents to move to smaller properties and thereby... Haringey 14 March 2026
  6. Barking and Dagenham Council working towards full building safety compliance Barking and Dagenham Council is working towards full compliance with building safety regulations, a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard on Wednesday, March 11,... Barking and Dagenham 13 March 2026
  7. Haringey Council Implements New Policy to Keep Communal Areas Clear Haringey Council has introduced a new policy aimed at keeping communal areas clear of obstructions, enhancing safety for residents and ensuring compliance with housing standards. Haringey 24 January 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Creates Housing Management Data Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is implementing a new Housing Management Data Strategy to improve data quality, governance, and analytics across its housing services. The strategy aims to... Tower Hamlets 7 November 2025