Cabinet Member for Housing
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet is currently addressing a significant increase in housing complaints and rising temporary accommodation costs.
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet, which includes the Cabinet Member for Housing, discussed a significant rise in housing complaints in July 2026. The Housing Management Annual Complaints Report for 2025-26 showed a 130% increase in complaints compared to the previous year, with 759 complaints handled at stages one and two.
This surge in complaints, which the council's Cabinet discussed, is attributed to factors such as greater resident awareness of their rights, an increased national focus on housing standards, and more accessible complaints processes. The report also noted that temporary accommodation costs are soaring to £40 million annually.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet met on July 29, 2026, to discuss the Housing Management Annual Complaints Report. Source
- Housing complaints in Wandsworth increased by 130% in 2025-26 compared to 2024-25. Source
- A total of 759 housing complaints were handled at stages one and two in Wandsworth in 2025-26. Source
- Temporary accommodation costs in Wandsworth are soaring to £40 million annually. Source
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