building safety
Councils are focusing on significant investments in building safety works and housing stock improvements, alongside regulatory compliance.
Councils are committing substantial funds to building safety and housing improvements. In March 2026, Tower Hamlets Council approved an additional £11.3 million for safety works at the Maltings and Brewster estate, bringing the total to £22.8 million, and a £609 million Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 to ensure homes are safe. Croydon Council also approved a £572 million investment plan for its housing stock over six years, including building safety works.
This follows Tower Hamlets Council implementing an improvement plan since August 2025, after receiving a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing for not meeting consumer standards in building safety. More recently, in September 2026, the council's Development Committee approved a roof extension adding nine new homes, despite objectors raising concerns about waste storage and affordable housing provision.
The topic of building safety, which involves measures and regulations ensuring the structural integrity and fire safety of buildings, will be discussed by Lewisham's Mayor and Cabinet on 7 October 2026. This ongoing focus aims to address safety concerns and meet regulatory requirements across council housing.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee approved a roof extension at 1 Paton Close in September 2026, adding nine new homes. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved an additional £11.3 million for building safety works at Maltings and Brewster estate in March 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved a £609 million Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 in March 2026. Source
- Croydon Council approved a £572 million investment plan for its Housing Revenue Account over six years in March 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council began implementing an improvement plan in August 2025 after receiving a C3 grading for building safety. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.