LGA Welcomes Awaab's Law but Flags Resource Gap
Council chiefs have welcomed the introduction of Awaab's Law, which follows the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in 2020 due to mould exposure in his Rochdale home.
Our changes will give tenants a stronger voice and force landlords to act urgently when lives are at risk, ensuring such tragedies are never repeated.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed stated the above, but Cllr Tom Hunt, chair of the Local Government Association's Inclusive Growth Committee, emphasized that councils require sufficient funding to implement these measures effectively.
- Cllr Tom Hunt welcomed the Government's commitment to a 10-year rent settlement.
- He urged swift progress on rent convergence to address deficits in Housing Revenue Accounts.
- He called for clarity on future regulatory requirements so that councils could plan long-term investments in housing.
Author's summary: LGA welcomes Awaab's Law, seeking more funding.
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