A social housing inspection has found two councils are meeting high standards.
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council received a C2 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing, placing them among the top third of all local authorities in the UK for compliance with consumer standards.
The inspection, which reviewed areas such as housing stock quality, repairs, health and safety, tenant engagement and governance, recognised the councils' commitment to delivering quality services and their proactive approach to improvement.
Mark Slater, cabinet member for tenants and those in housing need at Lewes District Council, said: "I'm really proud of these inspection results. They're a testament to the dedication of our housing teams and the real progress we've made in recent years.
"It's really gratifying that this has been recognised. We're not just working hard to meet standards, we want to go further.
"We know there’s more to do, and with the help of the regulator, we're determined to continue improving services for our tenants."
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The Regulator of Social Housing is a government body that focuses on driving improvement and will take appropriate action if expected standards are not being met.
The inspection involved meetings with councillors, council officers and residents, and highlighted the councils' strong self-awareness, clear improvement plans and good collaboration between tenants, councillors and council officers.
Particular praise was given for strong partnership working on anti-social behaviour, effective tenancy audits and ongoing improvements in complaint handling and governance structures.
Peter Diplock, cabinet member for housing at Eastbourne Borough Council, said: "This is a very positive vindication of our approach to social housing in Eastbourne.
"The inspection highlights the strength of our partnerships and the passion of our staff and tenants.
"There is still much to do to get to where we want to be, but we’re building a housing service that listens, learns, and leads, and this feedback shows our direction of travel is excellent news for everyone living in council properties across the town."
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