Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding
Councils are focusing on significant investments in housing strategy, building safety, and tenant support, with Westminster's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding providing updates on related matters.
Tower Hamlets Council approved a new 10-year housing strategy in February 2026, committing £609 million over two years to deliver more and safer homes. Separately, the council approved an additional £11.3 million in March 2026 for essential building safety works at the Maltings and Brewster estate, increasing the total project cost to £22.8 million due to rising material and labour expenses.
Tower Hamlets Council updated its Housing Adaptations Policy in November 2025 to modernise standards and streamline application processing, having approved a Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy in August 2025. Westminster City Council's City Management and Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to receive updates from the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding in July 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding, a specific role within Westminster City Council responsible for housing and regeneration portfolios, provides updates to committees. The City Management and Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee regularly reviews its work programme and discusses emerging housing regulatory changes, as it did in July 2026.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council approved an additional £11.3 million for building safety works at Maltings and Brewster in March 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved a new 10-year housing strategy with £609 million investment in February 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved an updated Enlargements and Adaptations Policy in November 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved a new Vulnerable Council Tenants and Leaseholders' Policy in August 2025. Source
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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.