Paul Marinko 15 October 2025

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs shunning fixed-term tenancies despite housing pressures

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs shunning fixed-term tenancies despite housing pressures image
Social housing (c) Nigel J. Harris/Shutterstock

Research by The MJ has revealed a majority of London councils still providing lifetime tenancies by default despite the capital's burgeoning temporary accommodation (TA) costs.

A Freedom of Information (FoI) request by the magazine found that while a range of tenancy agreements were provided to people being housed by London boroughs, the vast majority continue to be offered for life, with no assessment of any change in financial circumstances.

Visit The MJ (£) to continue reading.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Community Safety Service Manager

Bristol City Council
£72,878 - £80,741
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced community safety expert to join our senior leadership team. Bristol
Recuriter: Bristol City Council

Pre-School/Nursery Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £25959.0000 per annum
Pre-School/Nursery AssistantFixed Term, Part Time£25,959 per annum (full time equivalent)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Vocational Trainer - Health and Social Care - North Essex

Essex County Council
£29468 - £34668 per annum
Vocational Trainer - Health and Social Care - North EssexPermanent, Part Time£29,468 to £34,668 per annum (full time equivalent) Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Social Care Officer

Durham County Council
Grade 6
Durham County Council
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Safeguarding Team Manager

Durham County Council
Grade 14 - £50,269 - £54,495
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Safeguarding Team Manager to lead an operational team within Adult Services. This pivotal role over Spennymoor
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner