Compliance with Awaab’s Law Phase 1 and Preparation for Phase 2

September 2, 2026 Housing Select Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council noted a report on Awaab's Law Phase 1 compliance and preparation for Phase 2 on 02 September 2026. The committee approved recommendations for officers to explore enabling residents to upload videos to iCasework and to establish a resident working group for feedback. Officers will explore enabling residents to upload videos to iCasework and establish a resident working group.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

1, That the report outlining the implementation of Awaab's Law Phase 1 and preparation for Phase 2, the Council's current level of compliance with the statutory requirements, the progress made since the legislation came into force, performance, key challenges and mitigation actions in place, be noted.

2, That officers explore enabling residents to upload videos to iCasework to support the reporting and investigation of housing issues.

3, That a resident working group be established to provide feedback to support service improvements relating to the issues discussed by the Committee. 

Supporting Documents

HSC Report- Compliance with Awaabs Law Phase 1 and Preparation for Phase 2.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Sep 2026