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HOUSING

Regulator hits county council with lowest grading

Northumberland CC has been issued with a C4 grading for its social housing - the lowest possible - after an inspection uncovered ‘very serious failings’.

By William Eichler | 12 February 2026
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Northumberland CC has been issued with a C4 grading for its social housing - the lowest possible -  after an inspection uncovered ‘very serious failings'.

An inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) found that the council holds up-to-date condition information on only around 3% of its homes.

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