The Kentish Town District Management Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the council's financial strategy for housing, an update on stock condition surveys for the Kentish Town estates, and an update from the Cabinet Member for Better Homes and Homelessness Prevention. The committee will also review the Kentish Town DMC budget and consider various reports for information.

HRA Medium Term Financial Strategy & Engagement for Budget Setting 2027/28

A significant discussion is scheduled regarding the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Financial Strategy and engagement plans for the 2027/28 budget setting. The report outlines the financial challenges facing the council, including rising costs for essential services and the impact on the HRA due to inflation, interest rates, and maintenance expenses. It is anticipated that the council will need to find between £8 million and £12 million in savings over the next three years to balance the housing budget. The report also proposes changes to how tenants are engaged in the budget and rent-setting consultation process, moving towards a more accessible and inclusive approach with online and offline options, alongside face-to-face events. The aim is to ensure that all tenants have the opportunity to participate and influence decisions.

Stock Condition Survey Update for Kentish Town

The committee is scheduled to receive an update on the five-year stock condition survey programme for the Kentish Town estates. This report details planned works across various estates within the Kentish Town District Management Committee (DMC) area, covering the Kentish Town South, Kentish Town North, Highgate, and Camden Square wards. The programme outlines identified works, including fire safety measures, external repairs, and mechanical and electrical upgrades, with specific years allocated for these interventions.

Cabinet Member for Better Homes and Homelessness Prevention Update

Councillor Anna Wright, the Cabinet Member for Better Homes and Homelessness Prevention, is scheduled to provide an update to the committee. The report covers several key areas, including progress on reducing void property turnaround times, improvements to housing IT systems, the performance of the new in-house gas boiler team, and the introduction of an SMS notification service for lift repairs. It also touches upon winter preparedness for heating and hot water systems, the completion of major works at the Chalcots Estate, and the ongoing commitment to resident safety through significant investment in fire safety measures.

Kentish Town DMC Budget

The committee will review the Kentish Town DMC budget for the 2026/2027 financial year. The total budget available is £160,920.00, which is a consolidated figure from previous minor works and major revenue works budgets. The report encourages Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TRAs) to submit bids early for assessment. It also outlines the process for bid criteria and provides details of bids already approved this financial year, including a £26,842.40 bid for the refurbishment of tennis courts at Lissenden Gardens. A new bid for £19,727.00 for a communal gating system at Bernard Shaw Court is also presented for consideration.

Engagement Report

This report is for information only and provides an overview of resident engagement activities in Kentish Town between June and August 2026. It details key activities such as managing DMC funding applications, supporting TRAs, and coordinating Neighbourhood Action Days. The report highlights successes, including the largest Kentish Town Neighbourhood Action Day to date, increased resident participation in Annual General Meetings, and improved accessibility to community facilities. Challenges such as reduced availability during the summer holiday period and complexities in project approvals are also noted.

Tenant Satisfaction Measures 2025/26

This report, for information only, presents Camden's Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) results for the 2025/2026 financial year. These measures, introduced by the Regulator of Social Housing, assess tenant views on housing services, safety, and engagement. The report indicates a mixed picture, with a slight decrease in overall satisfaction but improvements in satisfaction with repairs and complaints handling. It also highlights areas for improvement, particularly in how Camden listens to and acts on tenant views, and the handling of anti-social behaviour.

Tenant Engagement Quarterly Report: Q2 2026/27

This report, for information only, provides insights and recommendations from the quarterly monitoring of tenant engagement activities. It covers engagement events, evaluation of resident feedback, and applications to the Special Projects Grant and District Management Committee Fund. The report notes that Neighbourhood Action Days have attracted record numbers of tenants and leaseholders, and highlights a clear opportunity to increase participation among younger tenants and working-age households.

Homes & Communities Performance Report: Q1 2026/27

This report, for information only, provides an overview of the Homes & Communities directorate's performance during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year (April to June 2026). It covers various services including Housing Solutions, Allocations and Lettings, Housing Income, and Repairs. The report indicates high demand for housing services, with an increasing number of households in temporary accommodation, but also highlights positive improvements in housing income performance and strong building safety compliance. Challenges remain in reducing overdue fire and building safety actions and improving non-emergency repair completion rates.

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

The committee will consider the registration of Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TRAs) and the co-option of tenant representatives. Appendix A lists registered TRAs and their nominated representatives, while Appendix B lists TRAs whose registrations have lapsed. The process for registering a TRA, including holding an Annual General Meeting, is also outlined.