Lambeth Living goes live today!

Lambeth’s new housing ALMO, Lambeth Living, goes live today (30th June 2008)!

Lambeth Council made the decision to set up an ALMO, as it was the only way to lever in much-needed government investment. Once Lambeth Living is up and running we hope to announce investment of over £200 million to bring all homes in Larkhall ward up to the Decent Homes standard.

The Lambeth ALMO was agreed in a ballot of residents in 2006. Larkhall Labour Party also held a public meeting in Larkhall to help residents make their decision.

Lambeth Living is not a private company, it is a Council-owned company and is therefore, bound by housing policies decided by the council. Lambeth Living will be responsible for the housing management and maintenance services to tenants and leaseholders.

Engagement with residents will continue to be carried out through Tenants Council and Leaseholders Council which all councillors are welcome to attend.

The Board of Lambeth Living comprises 16 elected board members: 6 tenant members; 2 leasehold members; 4 independents and 4 council nominees including Councillors Jackie Meldrum and Kirsty McHugh. The Board is chaired by Asuman Ozkan who is a tenant from Brixton.

The Board of Lambeth Living will hold open meetings and you are welcome to attend. The dates of meetings will be put on We Love Larkhall.

All service requests should still be made to the Lambeth Service Centre 0207 926 6000. This ensures that your call will be answered as office staff are not always at their desk, and more importantly the service request will be properly logged.