The council says it has been trying to engage with the board’s leadership for some time, but requests for action have either been ignored or not properly addressed. As a result, the council has formally written to LEMB requiring immediate action to address a number of issues relating to governance, transparency and resident involvement.
Lambeth has insisted LEMB take several steps so that residents can have a clear say on the future management of the estate. These steps include re-running the continuation ballot allowing tenants and leaseholders to give their views on the effectiveness of LEMB’s management. They can decide whether they want the board to continue managing their estate or whether management should return to Lambeth council.
In respect of the previous ballot held in 2025, the council wrote to LEMB at the time to explain why it considered that the process did not comply with the terms of the management agreement before LEMB declared the ballot invalid on other (disputed) grounds after residents voted in favour of management of their estate returning to the council. The council expects the next continuation ballot to be held fully in accordance with the requirements of the management agreement and run and overseen by an independent organisation.
If LEMB does not act within 14 days, the council says it is prepared to take the matter to the High Court to ensure these actions take place.
Councillor Danny Adilypour, Deputy Leader of Lambeth Council and Cabinet Member for Housing, Investment and New Homes said:
“The council’s priority is to ensure that the estate is managed in a way that is transparent, accountable and that all residents’ voices are heard.
“We insist that LEMB take these steps so residents have the information and opportunity they need to participate in decisions about the future management of their estate.
“If these steps are not taken, we are prepared to pursue legal action to ensure residents’ rights are protected.”
You can read the full letter to residents of Loughborough Estate below.
Letter to Loughborough Estate residents
