Struggling ALMO Loses Chief Executive

The chief executive of Lambeth Council’s troubled ALMO has resigned. The departure of Cathy Deplessis, chief executive of Lambeth Living, was confirmed at a board meeting. The ALMO manages the council’s 34,000 homes. Ms Deplessis’ departure comes less than a year after ruling Labour councillors gave the ALMO a year to improve or be put under new management. The council is reportedly dissatisfied with the ALMO’s performance in voids and repairs. Read more on Inside Housing.