The Camden Council Leaseholders' Forum is scheduled to meet on 23 September 2025 to discuss updates on repairs, capital services, leaseholder services, and to receive a report from the Associate Cabinet Member for Leaseholders. The forum will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the remainder of the 2025-26 municipal year.

Here are the topics that are scheduled to be discussed in the meeting:

Capital Services and Major Works Update

The forum is scheduled to receive an update on capital services and major works. This will include discussion of:

• When planned works beyond 2025/6 will be available on Open Data.
• The source of information on planned works in assignment packs when selling properties.
• An update on the buy back process.
• Existing works from the Camden Account, including details, feedback, and completion status.
• A central contact point for major works queries.
• Questions on the fire safety project report following a meeting in June, specifically regarding multiple £250 charges and maintenance visits/costs.

Repairs Update

The forum is scheduled to receive updates on several repairs-related issues:

• Leaseholder access to Maidtech.
• Verification of contractor identification.
• Communication of lift breakdowns and repairs.
• Other issues raised by the Repairs working group.

Associate Cabinet Member for Leaseholders' Update Report

The forum is scheduled to receive an update report from the Associate Cabinet Member for Leaseholders.

Leaseholder Services Update

The forum is scheduled to receive an update from the Home Ownership Manager. The Leaseholder Services CLF Report 23 September 2025 includes information on a variety of topics, including:

• Home Ownership Team Structure: The report states that the Home Ownership Team has undergone a restructure, with a new Home Ownership Manager in place since April 2025.
• Service Improvement: According to the report, the Leasehold Services team is focused on improving services for Camden’s leaseholders.
• Leaseholder Handbook: The report mentions that the Leaseholder Handbook is being updated and is expected to be available online by the end of September 2025.
• Right to Buy: The report notes that the Right to Buy scheme remains suspended in Camden.
• Lease Extensions: The report states that the team is working through a backlog of lease extension applications.
• Service Charges: The report indicates that the team is working to ensure that service charges are accurate and transparent.
• Communication: The report highlights the importance of clear and effective communication with leaseholders.

Other Items

The agenda for the meeting also includes:

• Apologies for absence and introductions.
• Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of the 2025-26 municipal year.
• Declarations of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests in respect of items on the agenda.
• Consideration and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on 27th May 2025.
• A progress report on actions from previous meetings.
• Any other business.