Councillor Piers Allen

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided to adopt the Private Rented Sector Offer Policy on 30 July 2026. This policy provides a framework for using private rented accommodation to discharge the main housing duty. The decision included noting the wider homelessness transformation context and implementing the policy with immediate effect.

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council noted and commented on Richmond's performance against ASCOF indicators. The committee approved recommendations on 16/06/2026. The council is prioritising developing more accessible local overnight respite provision, continued support for family carers, and longer-term commissioning solutions.

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council decided to note the positive outcome of the CQC assessment and the areas of improvement identified on 16 June 2026. The committee noted the positive outcome of the CQC assessment and the areas of improvement identified. Areas for development will be incorporated into the Council's Transformation Programme.

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council noted progress on Richmond Corporate Plan actions and performance against key indicators on 16 June 2026. The committee also considered if any performance areas should be recommended for the Policy and Performance Review Board's workplan.

The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee noted that the revenue budget outturn position was £2.633m overspent and noted the outturn position on the capital programme on 16 June 2026.