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.
Building Safety – potential risks from transfer slabs
The Building Safety Regulator has published a message for Principal Accountable Persons and building owners warning about risks with transfer slabs.
Government confirms policy on rent convergence, Decent Homes and MEES
In a Ministerial statement on 28 January, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook announced the Government's final decisions, following consultation, on rent convergence, the new Decent Homes Standard, and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard for social housing. He...
Implementation of Residential Personalised Emergency Evacuation Plans (rPEEPs)
New regulations requiring the preparation of personalised Emergency Evacuation Plans (rPEEPs) for relevant residents of high-rise blocks come into force on 6 April 2026. In December, MHCLG issued guidance setting out the duties of responsible persons under the regulations. The Ministry has now asked for feedback from affected local authorities on the progress of preparations for the new duties. The Local Government Association and National Housing Federation are holding a seminar on this issue on 5 February.
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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