The voice of the Stock Retained Council sector
Working on behalf of local authorities that own and manage their properties, we are here to get the best deal for councils and tenants.
The voice of the Stock Retained Council sector
Working on behalf of local authorities who own and manage their properties, we are here to get the best deal for councils and tenants.
We are ARCH.
ARCH (Association of Retained Council Housing) is an association of councils in England that have retained ownership and management of their council homes. We aim to get the best deal for councils and their tenants. 143 local authorities own and manage over 1.4 million homes, and we are here to make sure that a positive future for council housing is secured.
Latest News.
Housing Ombudsman – Learning from severe maladministration – Apologies
The latest Learning from Severe Administration Report issued by the Housing Ombudsman is about Apologies.
Statutory guidance published on Local Supported Housing Strategies
The Government has published statutory guidance on the preparation and implementation of Local Supported Housing Strategies.
Homes England opens bidding for £27 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme
On 24 February, Homes England opened bidding for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036 (SAHP) outside Greater London. Homes England has been charged with overseeing the allocation of £27 billion of the Government’s £39 billion investment programme for social and affordable housing announced at Spending Review 2025.
Tenants.
Getting a better deal for tenants
ARCH is keen to reflect the views of people who live in council homes in its internal decision-making and its external lobbying. See how the work of the ARCH Tenants’ Group, events organised by and for tenants, and other useful resources are helping tenants have a voice.
Members.
Join the voice of the stock retained council sector
- ARCH represents over 60 stock-retained councils in England
- We act as a collective, non-political voice for councils with housing
- Officers, councillors and tenants of ARCH member authorities can register for access to member-only content on this site.
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