The Executive of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 29 July 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on key policy updates and strategic initiatives. Discussions are set to cover the council's approach to fraud prevention, risk management, and significant housing matters, including tenant satisfaction, temporary accommodation, and property maintenance.

Fraud Strategy and Risk Management

The meeting will consider an updated Fraud Management Strategy & Action Plan¹. This strategy aims to safeguard public funds and assets, promote a culture of accountability, and ensure compliance with legal obligations, including the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023². The report outlines a plan to achieve a minimum of Level 3 in fraud risk management maturity by March 2027. Alongside this, the Risk Management Policy³ will be presented for consideration and endorsement. This policy aims to embed risk management into the council's corporate governance, ensuring that risks and opportunities are considered alongside objectives and resources.

Housing and Tenant Matters

A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to housing services and tenant engagement. An update on Tenant Satisfaction Measures and Tenant Engagement⁴ for 2025/26 will be provided, highlighting an overall tenant satisfaction rate of 84.4%, with notable improvements in repairs services. The meeting will also consider the Temporary Accommodation Policy⁵, which aims to provide a clear framework for the provision and management of temporary housing for homeless households, focusing on suitability, fair allocation, and cost management.

Furthermore, the Tenant Voice Strategy (2026-2029)⁶ will be presented for approval, outlining how the council will ensure tenant feedback influences decisions and shapes housing services, aligning with the Transparency, Influence and Accountability (TIA) Standard⁷. An updated Landlord Services Voids Policy⁸ will also be presented, establishing a framework for managing empty council homes efficiently and safely, from tenancy end to reletting.

Supported Accommodation and Community Assets

The Executive will consider a proposal to repurpose the John Nichols Street Hostel⁹ as supported accommodation for single homeless individuals through a partnership with Falcon Support Services¹⁰. This initiative aims to improve outcomes for single homeless individuals and reduce reliance on costly temporary accommodation. Additionally, a Community Asset Transfer Policy¹¹ will be introduced, outlining the council's approach to enabling community organisations to use or manage council-owned assets, with specific considerations for Housing Revenue Account (HRA)¹² assets.

Damp and Mould and Other Updates

An update on Awaab's Law¹³ will inform members of progress since its implementation in October 2025, focusing on Phase 1 (damp and mould) and raising awareness of Phase 2, which extends statutory requirements to a wider range of hazards from October 2026. This phase is expected to place increased pressure on both repairs and housing management services.