health and safety compliance
Councils are currently reviewing housing safety compliance and preparing for new regulatory standards in housing management.
Brent Council's Audit and Standards Advisory Committee was scheduled in September 2026 to review the performance of its housing companies and strategic risk, including responses to the Housing Regulator. In July 2026, Lambeth Council's Audit and Risk Committee reviewed its risk register, noting safety concerns across council services. Redbridge Council's Housing Committee reviewed progress in June 2026 on meeting new regulatory standards for social housing, prompted by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and Awaab's Law.
In September 2025, Tower Hamlets' Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee reviewed the progress of its 'Safe Homes, Great Services' Programme, which includes health and safety compliance. The committee also considered a comprehensive performance report covering health and safety compliance and other key housing management matters.
Health and safety compliance involves adherence to regulations and standards designed to protect the well-being of residents, particularly in housing management. Councils continue to work on improving housing governance and service delivery to meet these standards and address identified risks.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Audit and Risk Committee noted safety concerns in its risk register in July 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council's Housing Committee reviewed progress on new social housing regulatory standards in June 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets' Housing Management Sub-Committee reviewed the 'Safe Homes, Great Services' Programme in September 2025. Source
- Tower Hamlets' Housing Management Sub-Committee was set to review a performance report on health and safety compliance in September 2025. Source
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