Update on progress of Tenant Engagement Strategy
September 29, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
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.
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Purpose
For Members to note progress against actions within the Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy
Decision
- Cabinet notes the progress made in delivering the Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy 2025-2027.
- Cabinet recognises the establishment of the Tenant Influence Panel and the positive impact of tenant-led scrutiny activity.
- Cabinet provides feedback to inform development of the next Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy from 2028 onwards.
Reasons for the decision
As a responsible social landlord, the Council is required to have Tenant Engagement and Influence mechanisms in place to provide tenants with meaningful opportunities to get involved with and scrutinise the Housing Landlord Service. This is not only essential for meeting legal obligations set out by the Regulator of Social Housing but also crucial for ensuring tenants receive services that suit their needs and aspirations.To provide Members with assurance that the Housing Landlord Service is delivering the commitments within the Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy, that tenant engagement activity is becoming embedded within service planning, policy development, scrutiny and performance reporting, and that progress supports continued compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards. In particular, the report demonstrates how the Strategy contributes to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard by evidencing how tenants can access information, influence decisions, scrutinise services, receive feedback on how their views have been considered and hold the landlord service to account
Alternative options considered
Do nothing – not to review progress or report on delivery of the Strategy. This option is not recommended as it would reduce transparency, limit Member oversight, weaken the evidence base for regulatory assurance and reduce the Council’s ability to demonstrate that tenant engagement and influence are being actively delivered.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 6.30 pm on September 29, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Plan published | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Andy Fisher |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |