The Housing Management and Almshouses Sub (Community and Children's Services) Committee of City of London Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026. The meeting's agenda included the approval of previous minutes, an update on outstanding actions, and a review of the Anti-Social Behaviour Policy. Members were also scheduled to consider reports on the closure of legacy projects, the Housing Major Works Programme, and the quarterly fire safety status. Updates were also planned on the Resident Voice Group, allocated members' reports, and general housing matters.

Approval of Minutes

The committee was scheduled to approve the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on Wednesday 26 November 2025. The minutes from the meeting on Tuesday 21 October 2025 were to follow.

Outstanding Action Tracker

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services regarding the outstanding action tracker was scheduled for information.

Anti-Social Behaviour Policy Review

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services concerning a review of the Anti-Social Behaviour Policy was scheduled for decision. This policy aims to align with statutory updates from the 2025 Police Bill and recommendations from the Victims' Commissioner's report, Still Living a Nightmare, to improve support for victims of persistent anti-social behaviour. The proposed changes include assigning a Single Point of Contact (SPoC) to victims, proactively informing them of their right to request an ASB Case Review, and recognising persistent ASB victims under the Victims' Code.

Gateway 6 Reports – Closure of Legacy Projects

The committee was scheduled to consider two Gateway 6 reports, presented by the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services, seeking authority to close legacy projects delivered between 2019 and 2021 by the Housing Major Works Team. These projects, Harman Close Decent Homes and the William Blake and Dron House Door Entry System Replacement, were reported as successfully completed and coming in under budget despite challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Housing Major Works Programme 2026-36

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services provided an overview of the intended strategic approach for the Housing Major Works Programme from 2026-36. This programme will encompass comprehensive upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems, lifts, roofs, and communal spaces across the City Corporation's social homes. It will also include extensive fire safety and electrical works to meet statutory landlord obligations and will focus on decarbonisation to support the organisation's net zero targets. The report noted that a £211 million funding package had been approved by the Court of Common Council to accelerate these improvements.

Quarterly Fire Safety Status Report

The committee was scheduled to receive a quarterly report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services providing an oversight of the status and outcomes of fire safety management in the Corporation's social housing. The report was to cover the fire risk assessment programme, the fire strategy programme, the introduction of a new software platform for improved progress tracking, and updates on fire safety management for high-risk buildings. Responses to questions raised at the previous meeting on 26 November 2025 were also included.

Resident Voice Group Update

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was scheduled to update members on the progress of the Resident Voice Group. This group was developed as part of the Resident Involvement Strategy 2025-29 to provide resident-led scrutiny of services at a strategic level, aligning with the expectations of the Regulator of Social Housing. The report detailed the group's first two meetings, including the selection of members, the review of terms of reference, and the initial focus on repairs as a key topic for scrutiny.

Allocated Members Report - Middlesex Street

An update from the Allocated Member for Middlesex Street was scheduled for information. This report detailed visits undertaken in Autumn 2024, issues that have been completed or are underway, and specific updates on projects such as the installation of a new entrance canopy to Petticoat Tower, concrete repairs, disabled access improvements, and the sprinkler project.

Housing Matters Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services on key housing matters. This included an update on damp and mould progress following the introduction of Awaab's Law, an update on the ongoing Regulator of Social Housing inspection, the Housing Key Risk Matrix for January 2026, and various estate updates from across the City Corporation's housing portfolio.

Questions on Matters Relating to the Work of the Sub Committee

Members were scheduled to have the opportunity to ask questions on matters relating to the work of the Sub Committee.

Any Other Business

Any other urgent business that the Chairman considered necessary to bring before the committee was also scheduled for discussion.

Exclusion of the Public

A motion was scheduled to be proposed to exclude the public from the meeting for specific items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information. This was followed by a list of non-public reports, including non-public minutes and reports on the City of London Almshouses policy and administration, and procurement strategies for gas and electrical appliance testing and maintenance.