Regulation

This policy paper sets out the initial thinking and approach to be adopted by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) when implementing the changes to consumer regulation set out in the Social Housing White Paper.

This joint CWAG / NFA report is based on a year long examination of council-ALMO structures and relationships. It reviews the range of models of management, partnership and assurance that have evolved between parent councils and ALMOs and aims to inform conversations between local authorities and their ALMOs on the key areas of performance, assurance and compliance.

The report also includes a governance and assurance toolkit to help councils track their compliance with key landlord responsibilities and regulatory requirements. It includes a 34-point checklist which address key issues including good governance, tenant engagement and the tenant voice.

This paper considers the question of what good oversight and assurance looks like at board level, outlining 5 key steps to ensuring boards and councillors have effective oversight and assurance on housing safety,