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Camden Council is enhancing services, improving children's community support, and boosting food waste recycling efforts.

Camden Council is implementing actions from a Corporate Peer Challenge report, conducted in November 2025, to enhance services and strategic direction, as reported in September 2026. The Cabinet also approved a new framework for children's community services in September 2026, jointly procured with Islington Council, to support disabled children and those with additional needs.

In September 2026, Camden's Cabinet backed improvements for food waste recycling, aligning with national legislation requiring food waste collection by April 2026. The council is also extending funding for the Camden Advice Network, with Cabinet approving a 12-month extension of £1 million in July 2026 to support residents facing financial hardship.

Discussions on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Financial Strategy were on the agenda for District Management Committees in September 2026, following a report in December 2025 that highlighted a £201 million loss in potential rental income since 2016. The council's new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2025-2030, unveiled in December 2025, includes plans to buy back 280 homes to house homeless families.

Key facts

  1. Camden Council is implementing actions from a Corporate Peer Challenge report conducted in November 2025. Source
  2. Camden's Cabinet backed improvements for food waste recycling in September 2026. Source
  3. A new framework for children's community services was approved by Camden's Cabinet in September 2026. Source
  4. Camden Council's Cabinet approved a 12-month extension of £1 million funding for the Camden Advice Network in July 2026. Source
  5. Camden Council lost £201 million in potential rental income from its Housing Revenue Account since 2016. Source
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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.

Stories, page 4

  1. Gospel Oak Tenants Could Face Extra Rent Hikes Under New Gov Plan Gospel Oak tenants could see further rent increases on their homes due to a new government plan to allow social housing rents to converge with 'formula rents'. Camden 2 December 2025
  2. Camden Council Updates Complaints Policy to Align with Ombudsman Camden Council is updating its complaints policy to ensure it aligns with the amended Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code. Camden 1 December 2025
  3. Camden Council to Remove 1% Payment Option from My Reward Scheme Camden Council is streamlining its My Reward Scheme by removing the 1% payment option and moving to a single 2% reward for staff. The decision, which aims to ensure Camden's pay... Camden 1 December 2025
  4. Camden Council Tackles Rising Rent Arrears Amid Universal Credit Surge Camden Council is addressing a rise in rent arrears among its tenants, a situation compounded by an increasing number of residents receiving Universal Credit. However, as of... Camden 30 November 2025
  5. Camden's CCTV Upgrade Reaches 68% of Estates Camden Council is continuing its CCTV upgrade programme, with 68% of estates now equipped with the latest surveillance technology. Camden 30 November 2025
  6. Kentish Town Tenants Face Potential Rent and Service Charge Hikes in 2026 Kentish Town residents in council housing may see their rents increase in April 2026, as Camden Council grapples with financial pressures on its Housing Revenue Account (HRA).... Camden 29 November 2025
  7. Lewisham Council to Review Resident Engagement Approach Lewisham Council is set to review its approach to resident engagement and consultation, aiming to create a more consistent and effective dialogue with the local community. The... Lewisham 16 November 2025
  8. Camden Council Unveils Cultural Strategy for 2026-2031 Camden Council has adopted a new Cultural Strategy for 2026-2031, setting out a vision for the borough's cultural development over the next five years. Camden 16 November 2025