Led by housing governance and regulation expert Deborah Wlthorne, this session brings together boards and senior governance members across England, Scotland, and Wales’ social housing providers to discuss the sector’s most pressing challenges as 2026 unfolds. We are entering one of the most demanding periods in over a decade, as regulatory expectations for compliance and oversight increase, while we continue to manage the long-term financial effects of inflation and interest rates, all amidst high public scrutiny.
With the rollout of Awaab’s Law, intensifying regulatory inspections, and the 2026/27 Government spending plans, there is pressure to improve energy efficiency, damp & mould management, and tenant engagement
What you will learn
- Regulatory expectations on repairs, tenant involvement, and strong board assurance are all contributing factors.
Providers balance affordability for tenants with pressure on operating margins, development capacity, and borrowing headroom.
Energy and retrofit obligations include national investment programmes and warm homes initiatives that require long-term planning.
Tenant Voice, transparency and engagement approaches aim to strengthen expectations across all nations by defining what meaningful engagement looks like and how it shapes assurance.
Further Info
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Thursday 8 January 2026 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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