Head of Housing Strategy, Quality and Assurance
Redbridge Council's Head of Housing Strategy is leading the development of a new Supported Housing Strategy, a statutory requirement.
Redbridge Council's Head of Housing Strategy, Quality and Assurance, Ben Tomlinson, led discussions on the first draft of a new Supported Housing Strategy at a Housing Committee meeting in September 2026. This strategy, a statutory requirement under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, aims to ensure vulnerable residents have access to safe, high-quality homes and personalised support.
The strategy, which has a statutory deadline of March 31, 2027, addresses diverse needs, including short-term housing for those experiencing homelessness, support for working-age disabled adults, and provision for older people. The council is working to categorise these needs and ensure quality and location are considered for supported homes.
Key facts
- Ben Tomlinson, Head of Housing Strategy, Quality and Assurance, led discussions on the first draft of the Supported Housing Strategy in September 2026. Source
- The Housing Committee discussed the first draft of the Supported Housing Strategy at a meeting on 2 September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Supported Housing Strategy is a statutory requirement under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The statutory deadline for the Supported Housing Strategy is March 31, 2027. Source
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