Councillor Allan C Beal

South Holland Cabinet adopted the Housing Compensation Policy on 29 September 2026. The Cabinet approved recommendations to delegate minor operational amendments and legislative changes to the Service Director - Housing, and recommended to Council that the Service Director – Housing be authorised to approve compensation payments up to £2,000 in connection with complaints regarding the Council’s function as a social landlord.

South Holland Cabinet noted the forecast General Fund surplus of £17,000 and the HRA surplus of £1.588m for 2026/27. The Cabinet approved amendments to the General Fund Capital Programme and noted amendments to the HRA Capital Programme on 29/09/2026.

South Holland Cabinet noted progress on the Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy on 29 September 2026. Cabinet recognised the Tenant Influence Panel and tenant-led scrutiny, and provided feedback for the next strategy.

The Cabinet of South Holland Council agreed on 30 June 2026 to participate in the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 4 programme. This decision aims to acquire three properties for temporary and resettlement homes within the district. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Service Director of Strategic Growth & Development and the Portfolio Holder to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding with MHCLG.

South Holland Cabinet on 29/09/2026 approved recommendations regarding the performance of the Housing Landlord Service for 25/26. Cabinet noted the Tenant Satisfaction Measure results and the Housing Landlord Service's year-end performance for 25/26.