On the 24 November 2011 the Council's Executive decided that the housing management services, currently managed by Homes For Islington, will be brought back under direct council management.
There are three main drivers for the change in management arrangements. Firstly, Decent Homes funding came to an end in March 2011. Secondly, the government's proposed introduction of self-financing in 2012, will give councils more flexibility and responsibility for the long-term investment in their housing. Lastly, in a climate of cuts and austerity, Islington Council is keen to ensure its housing is well resourced and also provides value for money.
Read the Press Release.
Homes for Islington (HFI) is the arms length management organisation (ALMO) that manages Islington Council's rented and leasehold housing stock. ALMOs are the fastest growing part of the social housing sector. Homes for Islington became operational on 5 April 2004 .
Homes for Islington is owned by Islington Council, but operates as a separate organisation at arms length from the council. It provides a full range of housing management services including income collection, repairs and resident participation.
For information about services that are now provided by Homes for Islington you should go to the Homes for Islington website. You can also go directly to specific information on their website about repairs, leaseholders and estate parking by clinking the link to the right under Useful Websites.
Page Last Updated: 30 November 2011