The Gospel Oak District Management Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 25 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the registration of tenants' associations, the refreshed funding and bidding process for District Management Committees (DMCs), updates on housing investigations, and the council's housing investment strategy. Additionally, there will be a progress report on the implementation of Awaab's Law.

Registration of Tenants' Associations and Co-option of Tenant Representatives

The committee is expected to review the list of Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TRAs) that have successfully completed the registration process. This includes details of representatives to be co-opted onto the DMC, along with their substitutes. The agenda also notes TRAs whose registrations have lapsed, outlining the requirements for re-registration, which include holding an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and submitting minutes, membership lists, and a completed registration form to the Tenant Participation Team.

Refreshed DMC Funding and Bidding Process

A report from the Resident Experience Programme Manager is expected to outline a refreshed process for bidding for DMC funding. This updated process aims to be familiar to those who have previously submitted bids, with key changes including separate Terms of Reference (TOR) and Bidding Guidance documents. The TOR will formalise the rules and requirements, reviewed regularly with DMC Chairs, while the Guidance document will serve as a plain-English guide. The refreshed process also aims to encourage partnership working with Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, though bids must still be submitted via a TRA or similar body.

Housing Investigations

The Director of Housing is expected to present an update on the work of the Housing Investigations team (HIT). This team is responsible for ensuring that individuals residing in council homes or applying to purchase them are entitled to do so. The report is expected to detail the team's efforts in investigating tenancy fraud and breaches of tenancy conditions, such as illegal subletting, non-occupation, undeclared property ownership, and fraudulent applications for council homes. The report highlights that in the 2025-2026 period, 55 homes were recovered due to ineligible succession or assignment applications, right to buy requests, unauthorised occupancy, and non-occupation or abandonment. The report also notes the recovery of over £40,000 in unlawful profits and compensation payments.

Gospel Oak DMC Budget

The Senior Engagement Officer is expected to present a report detailing the Gospel Oak DMC budget allocation for 2026/2027. This report will cover the progress on approved bids and any new bids submitted for consideration. The total budget for minor and major revenue works for 2026/2027 is £154,060.00. The report indicates that all expenditure must occur within the current financial year, with unspent budget generally not being carried forward to the next year, in line with Camden's Finance Department's governance rules. TRAs are advised to use the Special Projects Grant (SPG) for social activities, which has a £750 limit and can be requested twice annually. The report also states that there are no new bids for consideration at the June 2026 meeting.

Housing Investment Strategy Update

This report, from Sinéad Burke, Chief Asset Management Officer, is expected to provide updates on the delivery of the Council's Housing Asset Management Strategy (AMS) at the end of the 2025/26 financial year. The AMS, approved in January 2025 alongside the wider Housing Investment Strategy (HIP), outlines the council's approach to investing in its housing stock between 2025 and 2030. The HIP aims to ensure the borough has sufficient decent, safe, warm and family-friendly housing. The AMS details plans to invest £670 million in the council's homes over the next five years, with expected outcomes by 2030 including the completion of fire risk actions, ensuring all tenanted homes meet the Decent Homes standard, and making investments in mechanical and electrical systems, particularly communal heating. The report also details progress on the Capital Investment Programme, including new projects commissioned and the delivery of external works programmes.

Awaab's Law - Phase 1 and 2 Progress Report

Michelle La Rue-Hart, Programme Delivery Lead, is expected to provide an update on Camden's delivery against Awaab's Law. This report covers Phase 1 implementation, which commenced in October 2025 and focuses on damp and mould hazards, emergency and significant health risks. The report indicates that Phase 1 delivery is largely compliant, with established processes for acknowledgement, triage, communication, and works delivery. However, performance challenges remain in emergency response within 24 hours and significant hazard investigations within 10 days, primarily attributed to resident no-access and engagement issues. Phase 2, which will broaden the scope beyond damp and mould to a wider range of housing hazards, is in its mobilisation stage, with a clear delivery approach and identified risks. The report highlights that while most KPIs for Phase 1 are met, ongoing issues with resident access are impacting time-bound targets.

Constitution and Code of Conduct

The committee is scheduled to consider the DMC Constitution and Code of Conduct for the 2026-27 municipal year. Proposed amendments to the constitution are to be put forward by Terence Ewing. The constitution outlines the purpose of the DMC, members' voting rights, attendance rules, and the roles and responsibilities of the Chair and Vice-Chairs. The Code of Conduct sets out expected standards of behaviour for those participating in resident involvement activities, covering personal conduct before, during, and between meetings.

Minutes and Action Points

The committee will be asked to consider the minutes of the previous Gospel Oak DMC meeting held on 5 March 2026 and to consider any outstanding action points.

Election of DMC Chair and Vice-Chair(s)

The meeting will include the election of the Gospel Oak DMC Chair and Vice-Chair(s) for the 2026-27 municipal year.

Local Issues

DMC members will have the opportunity to raise and consider any local issues during this agenda item.