The Camden Town District Management Committee met on Wednesday 24 June 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related issues. Key topics included the enforcement of short-term letting regulations, updates on the voids programme, and a review of the District Management Committee (DMC) funding and bidding process.

Short-Term Letting Enforcement

A report was scheduled to be presented on the regulatory framework and enforcement challenges surrounding short-term lettings (STLs) in Camden. The report was expected to highlight the impact of the Deregulation Act 2015 on planning controls, the legal limits on short-term letting, and the Council's approach to tackling STLs, including those in Council-owned freehold properties. The report noted that an estimated 7,516 entire properties in Camden are being used for STLs, with a significant concentration in wards such as Holborn and Covent Garden, and Camden Town with Primrose Hill. The report also detailed the Council's planning enforcement efforts and leasehold issues related to STLs, including the establishment of a multi-disciplinary working group to coordinate efforts.

Voids Update Report

An update on the voids programme was scheduled, providing performance data and comparisons. The report indicated that as of 26 May 2026, there were 356 active voids across the London Borough of Camden, with 48 of these in the Camden Town district. The report also detailed the breakdown of voids by the number of bedrooms and provided information on properties being held for various reasons, including the Chalcots estate and the Quality Homes programme. Average repair costs for routine, minor, and major voids were also outlined, along with monthly reporting on the total number of voids and average key-to-key times.

Refreshed DMC Funding & Bidding Process

The committee was due to consider a refreshed process for bidding for DMC funding. This update, developed in collaboration with DMC Chairs, aimed to refine the application process. Key changes included separate Terms of Reference (TOR) and Bidding Guidance documents, with the TOR outlining formal rules and requirements and the Guidance offering plain English instructions. The refreshed process also encouraged partnership working with Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) organisations. Eligible parties for bidding include Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TRAs), the Camden Association of Street Properties (CASP), Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs), and council officers acting on behalf of residents. The validity criteria for bids were also detailed, along with procurement guidelines and timescale commitments.

Camden Town DMC Budget

A report was scheduled to detail the Camden Town DMC budget allocation for 2026/2027, progress on approved bids, and any new bids submitted for consideration. The total budget for the financial year was £161,650.00, with £3,905.00 of bids approved to date, leaving a balance of £157,745.00 available. Two new bids were tabled for consideration: one from Goldington Street TRA for H36 Gerda Locks totalling £8,870.00, and another from Walker House TRA for the refurbishment of a gazebo costing £6,919.92.

Awaab's Law - Phase 1 & 2 Progress Report

An update on Camden's delivery against Awaab's Law was to be provided, covering Phase 1 implementation (from October 2025) and Phase 2 readiness and mobilisation. The report indicated that Phase 1, focusing on damp and mould hazards, was largely compliant with statutory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with some performance challenges related to resident no-access issues. Phase 2, which broadens the scope to include a wider range of housing hazards, was described as mobilised with a clear delivery approach and identified risks.

Housing Investment Strategy Update

This report was set to provide updates on the delivery of the Council's Housing Asset Management Strategy (AMS) at the end of the 2025/2026 financial year. The AMS, approved alongside the wider Housing Investment Strategy (HIP), outlines the Council's approach to investing in its current social stock with the aim of ensuring decent, safe, warm, and family-friendly housing. The report was expected to detail the capital investment programme, progress on Decent Homes and stock condition, and updates on the Quality Homes, Family Friendly, and Acquisition Programmes.

Fly Tipping Enforcement on Estates and Public Realm

An outline of the roles and responsibilities of Community Safety Enforcement Officers (CSEOs) was scheduled, detailing how and when enforcement action is undertaken, the effectiveness of current measures, types of fines available, and the annual level of fines raised. The report noted that in the Camden Town ward area, between 1 June 2025 and 1 June 2026, 427 environmental enforcement Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)/notices were issued.

Tenancy Visiting Programme

An update on the Tenancy Visiting Programme was to be presented, detailing progress on visits to tenants' homes to prevent and tackle tenancy fraud and support residents in sustaining their tenancies. The report was expected to cover the priorities for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 programmes, including the number of visits completed and follow-up cases created.

Housing Investigations

A report was scheduled to provide an update on the work of the Housing Investigations team (HIT), which ensures that individuals living in or applying for council homes are entitled to do so. The report was expected to detail the number of homes recovered due to tenancy fraud and related breaches, as well as the amount of unlawful profit recovered.

Annual Housing and Property Participation Diversity Report (2025-2026)

This report was intended to provide an overview of resident diversity in Housing and Property engagement. It was to bring together data from a diversity monitoring survey and participation event registration forms to create a demographic profile. By comparing this data with the 2021 Census, the report aimed to highlight how representative the active resident network is of the wider borough, identify engagement strengths and gaps, and outline areas for focused action to build a more inclusive participation community.

Engagement Report

This report was to provide a quarterly update on engagement activities taking place in the Camden Town District between March and June 2026. It was expected to cover priorities such as ensuring Tenant and Resident Associations (TRAs) held Annual General Meetings (AGMs), planning for a Camden Town Action Day, and preparations for the Camden Association of Street Properties (CASP) AGM. Challenges and successes, including officer support for TRAs and the approval of a DMC bid for Phoenix Court, were also to be discussed.

Tenant Engagement Report Quarter 1 2026/7

This report was to share insights and recommendations from the quarterly monitoring of tenant engagement activities and forums supported by Housing and Property Services. It was expected to cover the current programme of engagement events, evaluation of resident feedback, learning courses, and applications to the Special Projects Grant and the District Management Committee Fund.

The meeting also included agenda items for the registration of Tenant and Resident Associations and co-option of representatives, election of the DMC Chair and Vice-Chair(s), and consideration of the minutes from the previous meeting and an action point update.