Lambeth issues final warning to Loughborough Estate Management Board

We’ve received multiple messages from residents who are deeply concerned – and angry – about the manner in which the Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) has been managing their estate. …

Mar 17, 2026 - 15:33

Lambeth issues final warning to Loughborough Estate Management Board

We’ve received multiple messages from residents who are deeply concerned – and angry – about the manner in which the Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) has been managing their estate.

Back in November last year we reported that “Lambeth Council’s internal auditors have given the Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) their lowest possible rating, finding that essential controls are not functioning and that the organisation faces a high risk of fraud, financial loss and major governance failure.”

This followed on from a previous article which cited the LEMB issuing a dramatic estate-wide letter invoking “the devil”, accusing Lambeth Council of causing “anarchy” and even suggesting its staff could trigger “stabbings or gunshots.” Residents responded by saying the claims were entirely fabricated to justify avoiding the upcoming AGM.

Today, Lambeth Council has said that it has issued its final warning to the board. Here’s what they posted:

Lambeth Council is preparing to take legal action if Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) fails to address serious concerns about how the estate is being managed.

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.”

Read Lambeth’s full letter to residents of Loughborough Estate here.