Consumer regulation: What C1 tells us about ‘knowing your tenants’

24 Jun 2026
The Tpas Theatre - Charter 1
The Tpas Theatre - delegate only - Charter 1

Bringing together councils and housing associations that have achieved C1 ratings, this session will unpack the culture, insight and assurance practices that underpin strong compliance, from how tenant voice informs decisions to how data, governance and frontline engagement support the strategic vision. Through candid reflections, panellists will share what it takes to earn and sustain a C1 rating, the practical steps that strengthen landlord–tenant relationships, and the lessons others can apply to build safer, more responsive services at scale.

Chair
Peter Apps
Peter Apps, Contributing editor, Inside Housing
Speakers
Rachel Crownshaw
Rachel Crownshaw, Group managing director, communities, Places for People
Jack Smith
Jack Smith, Assistant director, assessment and tenant engagement, Regulator of Social Housing
Sally Trueman
Sally Trueman, Resident, Riverside and member, Stop Social Housing Stigma
Sarah Williams
Sarah Williams, Director of customer experience, Westminster City Council