The Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee met on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, to discuss a range of housing-related matters. Key topics included updates on housing estates, a review of housing matters, inspection activity and the housing improvement strategy, and tenant satisfaction measures. The committee was also scheduled to consider updates on the tenancy agreement, the DCCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing Charter, fire safety, out-of-hours provision, and the major works programme.

Election of Deputy Chairman

The committee was scheduled to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 26 (6).

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 13 April 2026 were presented for noting.

Outstanding Actions

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was provided for information, detailing outstanding actions from previous meetings.

Allocated Members to City's Housing Estates

The committee was asked to consider the appointment of Members to the City's Housing Estates, specifically addressing vacant positions in Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and Lambeth. A verbal update was also expected from the Chair of the Golden Lane Estate Renewal Board.

Housing Matters Update

This item, reported by the Executive Director of Community & Children's Services, was scheduled for decision or information. It covered several key issues being dealt with by the Housing Team, including the Local Lettings Policy for York Way and an updated Pets Policy. For information and discussion, updates were planned on Housing Services Recruitment, Local Lettings for Sydenham and Black Raven Court, the Access to Homes Policy, Asset Management Strategy refresh progress, the Housing Design Guide, the Voids Process, Housing Performance for 2025/26, the Pennington Choices Compliance Review, and amendments to the Housing Complaints Policy following a review by the Housing Ombudsman Service.

Inspection Activity and Housing Improvement Strategy

A report from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was presented for noting. This report was expected to provide an update on post-inspection activity since 13 April 2026, including the introduction of the Housing Improvement Strategy. Members were asked to note progress and consider the updated Housing Strategy (Years 2-3) Action Plan, reflecting feedback from the Housing Improvement Board and the Sub-Committee. The development and submission of the draft Housing Improvement Strategy to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) was also to be noted, alongside the ongoing monitoring, governance, performance management, and resident engagement programme.

Tenant Satisfaction Measures 2025-26

This report, from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services, was for information. It was expected to outline the results of the tenant perception survey for 2025-26, which was completed in late 2025. A further report detailing all 22 Tenant Satisfaction Measures and the TSM Improvement Plan 2026-27 was scheduled for September 2026.

Tenancy Agreement Update and Consultation

The Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was scheduled to provide an update on proposed changes to the City of London Corporation's Secure Tenancy Agreement and the approach to tenant consultation. This report was for information.

DCCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing Charter

This report, from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services, was for information. It proposed the adoption of a DCCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing Charter to strengthen organisational clarity, improve operational safety arrangements, and support statutory compliance within the department.

Quarterly Fire Safety Status Report

The Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was to present a report for information, providing an oversight of fire safety management in the Corporation's social housing. This included updates on the fire risk assessment programme, the fire strategy programme, fire safety management in higher-risk buildings, and emerging legislative responsibilities such as Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs).

Housing Out of Hours Provision Update

This report, from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services, was scheduled for discussion. It was expected to provide an update on the Housing Out of Hours provision, outlining current arrangements, identifying areas not working as intended, and detailing next steps to improve consistency, coordination, and assurance.

Housing Major Works Programme 2026-36

The Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was to provide an update on the development of the Housing Major Works Programme 2026-36 for information. This programme encompasses comprehensive upgrades to the City Corporation's social housing, including kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems, lifts, roofs, windows, external fabric repairs, communal redecorations, fire safety, electrical works, and decarbonisation efforts.

Questions on Matters Relating to the Work of the Sub Committee

An opportunity was scheduled for members to ask questions regarding the work of the Sub-Committee.

Any Other Business That the Chairman Considers Urgent

This item allowed for the discussion of any urgent matters that the Chairman deemed necessary to bring before the committee.

Exclusion of the Public

A motion was to be proposed to exclude the public from the meeting for specific items of business due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.

Non-Public Minutes

The non-public minutes of the meeting held on 13 April 2026 were scheduled for noting.

Recommendations of Policy, Governance and Administration Review: The City of London Almshouses

A report from the Managing Director of City Bridge Foundation and the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services was presented for noting, concerning recommendations from a review of policy, governance, and administration related to the City of London Almshouses.

Repairs and Maintenance Service Update

This report, from the Executive Director of Community and Children's Services, was for discussion and was expected to provide an update on the repairs and maintenance service.

Questions on Matters Relating to the Work of the Sub Committee (Non-Public)

An opportunity for members to ask non-public questions related to the Sub-Committee's work.

Any Other Business That the Chairman Considers Urgent and Which the Sub Committee Agree Should Be Considered Whilst the Public Are Excluded

This item allowed for the discussion of urgent non-public business that the Chairman deemed necessary and the Sub-Committee agreed to consider.