Issue

Affordable Housing

568 stories · discussed at 621 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently approving new affordable housing developments and strategies for managing existing housing stock.

Ealing Council's Cabinet approved plans in October 2026 for the Mandeville development, which will provide 100 new council homes for social rent, with construction expected to start in October 2028. Meanwhile, Southwark Council's Planning Committee approved a major redevelopment at Bermondsey Place in October 2026, which will deliver 1,060 new homes, though the affordable housing provision was reduced from 40% to 12%. Barking and Dagenham Council is also working towards London Plan targets for specialist older people's housing, with 1,121 homes currently provided, as reported in October 2026.

Councils are also focusing on existing housing stock. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 in October 2026 to improve its housing. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to upgrade its housing stock, as discussed by the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee in October 2026. Looking ahead, Croydon's Housing Assurance Board is scheduled to discuss affordable housing in October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved plans for 100 new council homes for social rent at the Mandeville development in October 2026. Source
  2. Southwark Council's Planning Committee reduced affordable housing provision from 40% to 12% for 1,060 new homes at Bermondsey Place in October 2026. Source
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council provides 1,121 homes for specialist older people's housing, working towards London Plan targets, as reported in October 2026. Source
  4. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 in October 2026. Source
  5. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as discussed in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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 9 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 32

  1. Whitechapel hotel expansion approved by Tower Hamlets Council despite resident concerns Whitechapel Hotel Expansion Approved Amid Resident Concerns Tower Hamlets 10 July 2026
  2. New Council Asset Strategy aims for efficiency and better utilisation Kensington and Chelsea Council is embarking on a significant overhaul of its property estate with the New Council Asset Strategy aims for efficiency and better utilisation. The... Kensington and Chelsea 10 July 2026
  3. Wood Wharf restaurant wins outdoor seating row A restaurant in Tower Hamlets has successfully won its bid to expand its outdoor seating area, overturning previous concerns about public access and amenity space. Tower Hamlets 10 July 2026
  4. Liberty House mixed-use development approved by Hammersmith and Fulham committee Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee has granted full planning permission for a significant mixed-use development at Liberty House, located at... Hammersmith and Fulham 10 July 2026
  5. Bexley Council's Future Bexley Framework faces scrutiny over complexity Bexley Council's Future Bexley Assurance Framework, designed to safeguard frontline services and ensure financial resilience, has been met with concerns over its complexity and... Bexley 10 July 2026
  6. Havering Council Approves £40.9 Million Better Care Fund for Resident Independence Havering Council has approved a new health and social care fund aimed at helping residents remain independent for longer and improving overall well-being. The Better Care Fund... Havering 10 July 2026
  7. York Way Development Height Approved Despite Concerns Islington Council's Planning Committee has approved amendments to a development on York Way, which will see the scheme shift from being lab-led to office-led, increasing... Islington 9 July 2026
  8. Barnet councillors fight back on planning powers Barnet councillors have voiced strong opposition to government reforms that they claim will diminish local democratic control over planning decisions, potentially excluding... Barnet 9 July 2026