The Hampstead District Management Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 24 September 2026. The meeting's agenda is expected to include discussions on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Financial Strategy, the Hampstead DMC budget, and local issues raised by representatives. Several reports are also expected to be presented for information, covering anti-social behaviour, performance updates, and tenant satisfaction results.

HRA Medium Term Financial Strategy & Engagement for Budget Setting 2027/28

The meeting is expected to focus on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Financial Strategy and the engagement process for budget setting for the 2027/28 financial year. A report outlines potential financial challenges facing the council, including rising costs for essential services and increased expenditure on safety and legal compliance. It is estimated that the HRA may need to find between £8 million and £12 million in savings over the next three years. The report also details a proposed new approach to resident engagement for budget setting, moving away from the traditional Joint DMC meeting to a more accessible format with wider reach, including online and offline participation options. This new approach aims to ensure that Rent changes affect every tenant, so it's only right that the rent setting consultation should be open, accessible, and meaningful to every tenant directly. [^1] Key dates for this process may include an October Meet the Heads Property Event and a consultation window leading up to the January Cabinet decision.

Hampstead DMC Budget Report

The committee is expected to consider the Hampstead DMC Budget Report for the 2026/2027 financial year. The report may detail the available budget of £162,930.00 for minor and major revenue works. Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TRAs) are encouraged to submit bids for projects, with a reminder that all expenditure must occur within the current financial year. The report may highlight a new bid for consideration: an extension of the ASB pilot project for £30,000, which aims to address environmental anti-social behaviour issues. The report may also list itemised bids approved to date, including an officer bid of £7,980 for the installation of handrails at Spedan Close to improve access and address health and safety concerns.

Local Issues

The agenda is expected to include an item for Local Issues, where DMC representatives will have the opportunity to raise and discuss any concerns pertinent to their areas. This provides a platform for residents to bring forward matters not covered in other agenda items.

Information Items

Several reports are expected to be presented for information only:

• Anti-Social Behaviour Reports Across Hampstead - December 2025 to July 2026: This report is expected to provide a summary and analysis of recorded anti-social behaviour (ASB) data within the Hampstead district. It may note an 82% increase in ASB reporting to the council since changes were introduced, suggesting a shift in reporting from the police to the council. The report may detail ASB classifications and locations across various wards, including Belsize, Fortune Green, Frognal, Kilburn, South Hampstead, and West Hampstead. It may also include data on calls to the Responsive Security Patrols (RSP).
• Homes & Communities Performance Report - Quarter 1 2026/27 (April to June 2026): This report is expected to offer an overview of the performance of the Homes & Communities directorate during the first quarter of the financial year. It may cover areas such as Housing Solutions, Allocations and Lettings, Housing Income, Leasehold Services, Neighbourhoods, Building Safety, and Repairs. The report may indicate a mixed picture, with high demand for housing services but positive improvements in areas like rent collection and building safety compliance. However, challenges may remain in gas certification and reducing overdue fire and building safety actions.
• Tenant Satisfaction Measure Results for 2025/2026: This report is expected to present Camden's Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) results for the 2025/2026 financial year, as required by the Regulator of Social Housing. The TSMs are divided into perception measures from tenant surveys and management information measures from operational data. The report may highlight that while overall satisfaction is 69.3%, there are areas of decline, particularly in how Camden listens to tenant views and acts upon them and in the approach to handling anti-social behaviour. Satisfaction with repairs may have seen an improvement.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at Taplow TRA Hall, Taplow, Adelaide Road, London NW3 3NU.