Laura Sharman 09 December 2022

London council to bring housing services back in-house

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Lewisham Council has approved plans to take back control of housing management services from Lewisham Homes.

The decision has been taken in part due to changes in building safety regulations following the Grenfell fire tragedy. The council also said the plan would provide a more joined up service and better value for money.

Under the move, services and staff will be transferred back to the council by the end of 2023.

A consultation of tenants and leaseholders showed 71% of respondents said they support the proposal, with only 6% disagreeing with the decision.

Cllr Sophie Davis, the council's cabinet member for housing management and homelessness, said: 'We’re ambitious for our future housing management service, and I'm looking forward to working with the Lewisham Homes Board, tenants, leaseholders and staff on a smooth transition, and to make sure the feedback we received over the summer is reflected in our improvement plans.

'I’d like to thank all those who took the time to share their views over the summer. Their responses have shaped the decision to bring housing management in-house, and will go on to influence our priorities and focus over the next year.'

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