From 2026, new rules called STAIRs (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements) will change how we publish information and respond to requests. It’s all about being more open, quicker to respond, and clearer about how we work.
STAIRs is a new government requirement for social housing providers.
In short, it gives you better access to how we make decisions, spend money and manage your home.
1 October 2026: We start publishing more information
From this date, we’ll publish information we already hold across key areas, including:
We’ll make this information easy to find and understand.
1 April 2027: You can request information from us
From April 2027, you’ll have the right to ask us for information in writing.
You might want to know:
When you ask, we’ll respond within 30 days. That means quicker answers and more transparency about what we do.
STAIRs gives you:
It’s about helping you feel informed, confident and in control.
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Governance & Decision Making |
Governing documents (constitution, rules, articles) |
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Governance & Decision Making |
Board / Committee Structure & Membership / Terms of Reference |
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Governance & Decision Making |
Annual report & accounts |
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Governance & Decision Making |
Corporate Strategy / Business Plan |
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Spending |
Service charge breakdowns |
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Spending |
Major Contracts & Procurement (above threshold) |
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Spending |
Spend on repairs, maintenance & improvements |
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Spending |
Value for Money statement |
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Spending |
Spending |
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Spending |
Grants |
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Housing Stock & Management |
Number, type & location of homes |
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Housing Stock & Management |
Stock condition summary (age, surveys, planned works) |
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Housing Stock & Management |
Empty Homes / Relet Performance |
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Housing Stock & Management |
Progress towards net zero |
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Housing Stock & Maintenance |
Housing Maintenance Work |
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Performance |
Gas safety compliance |
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Performance |
Fire safety compliance |
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Performance |
Electrical safety compliance |
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Performance |
Asbestos management summary |
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Performance |
Legionella compliance summary |
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Performance |
Building safety case reports |
Coming soon |
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Performance |
Repairs & maintenance KPIs |
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Performance |
Complaints performance and learnings |
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Performance |
Tenancy management KPIs |
Coming soon |
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Performance |
Inspection outcomes |
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Performance |
Information request data |
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Social Housing Management |
Allocations & lettings policy |
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Social Housing Management |
Repairs policy |
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Social Housing Management |
Complaints policy |
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Social Housing Management |
ASB policy |
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Social Housing Management |
Tenant engagement strategy |
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Social Housing Management |
Safeguarding – Adults and Children |
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Social Housing Management |
Aids & Adaptations |
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Lists & Registers |
Asset register |
Coming soon |
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Lists & Registers |
Contracts register |
Coming soon |
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Lists & Registers |
Payment register |
Coming soon |
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Staffing |
Senior leadership team details |
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Staffing |
Pay bands / salary levels (senior staff) |
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Staffing |
Senior management structures and roles |
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Staffing |
Remuneration details for senior staff |
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Housing Service |
Right to buy / transfer schemes |
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Housing Services |
Mutual exchange / transfer schemes |
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Housing Services |
Tenant involvement opportunities |
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Housing Services |
Information on tenant consultations |
Coming soon |
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Housing Services |
Tenant meeting minutes and agendas |
Coming soon |
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Housing Services |
Description of services |
Coming soon |
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Housing Services |
Descriptions of advice |
Coming soon |