Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Proposed Labour Group Motion.   RESOLVED:   That the motion was CARRIED.     I.  To continue to build a new generation of council homes and continue to buy back properties.     II.  To work with the Mayor of London to introduce rent controlled housing to tackle the cost of living crisis.     III.  To write to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to request the Government enable Local Authorities to introduce rent controls.     IV.  To continue to campaign for rent controls, making clear that Hackney stands with renters and against the failed experiment of an unregulated private rental market.