Renters' Rights Act 2025 and adoption of new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy
July 20, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive approved the adoption of a unified governance framework for capital projects funded through Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements on 20 July 2026. This framework aligns these projects with the council's existing capital governance framework while retaining current approval arrangements. The Executive also noted the reporting of capital Section 106 funded projects through the same process as other capital programmes and adopted the capital project flowchart as the standard route for project identification, assessment, reporting, approval, and monitoring.
The Leader of the Council approved a variation to the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for the supply of agency workers on 30 June 2026. This variation extends the contract term by two one-year increments from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, at an estimated cost of up to £45m per annum. The decision also noted the transfer of contract spend to agencies in Matrix SCM Ltd's supply chain and the establishment of an agency worker reduction programme.
The Executive approved the adoption of the Local Plan timetable (LPT) on 20 July 2026. This timetable sets out the key milestones and consultation stages for the review of the Southwark Plan over the next three years, in line with new plan-making legislation. The Executive also agreed to delegate approval for further updates to the LPT to the Director of Planning and Growth.
The Executive Member for Council Homes approved the payment of Getting Involved Grants (GIG) on 27 July 2026. This decision approves the payment of £32,056 to Sheltered Housing Units (SHUs), Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), Tenants and Residents associations (TRAs), and constituted community groups as listed in the report.
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Purpose
To adopt the policy and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of ESL to make where necessary any minor amendments and updates to the revised Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy as required
Related Meeting
Executive - Monday 20 July 2026 3.00 pm on July 20, 2026
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Hakeem Osinaike |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |