Issue

Affordable Housing

547 stories · discussed at 605 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently discussing increasing affordable housing supply while managing financial pressures and opposing regional housing targets.

Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026, with a contractor to be appointed. However, Harrow councillors voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan, citing concerns that it would significantly increase housing targets and threaten the borough's Green Belt with 3,150 homes on greenfield land.

Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years, funded by projected borrowing of £848 million over 10 years, due to aging stock and "serious failings" in stock management, a report to the council said in October 2026. In September 2026, Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings between 2027 and 2030. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having "serious failings" by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, according to documents from a Council Assembly meeting.

The topic of affordable housing, which refers to housing accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, is scheduled for discussion at upcoming meetings, including Hackney Council's Cabinet and Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet in October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Harrow councillors voted to oppose the draft London Plan on 1 October 2026, citing concerns about 3,150 homes on greenfield land. Source
  2. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years. Source
  3. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 on 28 September 2026. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply on 23 September 2026, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having "serious failings" by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 2 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  2. Sutton Housing Partnership Advances Building Safety Act Compliance with New Plan and Resources Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is making significant strides in its compliance with the Building Safety Act, a critical focus for the organization. During a Housing, Economy... Sutton 17 September 2026
  3. Sutton Tenants Suffer Heatwave Discomfort Amidst Council Action Plan Tenants in Sutton are experiencing significant discomfort due to extreme heat in their homes, with council officers acknowledging the issue and outlining a multi-faceted plan to... Sutton 17 September 2026
  4. Brent Cross Development: New Leases Secured for University Campus, Parks, and Retail Spaces Barnet Council's Cabinet has received an update on the ongoing Brent Cross development, with significant progress noted on new leases for key facilities and the expansion of... Barnet 17 September 2026
  5. Council's housing strategy targets affordability and safety Hammersmith and Fulham Council has unveiled its new Housing Strategy for 2026-2031, a comprehensive plan designed to tackle the borough's housing challenges by focusing on... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  6. Albert Wharf plans revised, more homes approved Plans for the redevelopment of Albert Wharf and Swedish Wharf have been revised, with an increase in the number of approved residential units from 276 to 313. The changes,... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  7. Kingston Council Approves New Healthcare Rehabilitation Centre for Warren Park Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a new three-storey healthcare rehabilitation centre at Warren Park Children's Centre on Kingston Hill.... Kingston upon Thames 17 September 2026
  8. Westfield redevelopment plans amended Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved amendments to the outline planning permission for the redevelopment of land north of Westfield... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026