Greater London Authority (GLA)
Councils are currently discussing the Greater London Authority's role in housing funding, following a withdrawal of funds for affordable homes in Barnet.
In August 2026, a deal for Barnet Council to acquire 208 affordable homes in the Dollis Valley Estate Regeneration scheme collapsed after the Greater London Authority (GLA) withdrew its funding. This followed the council's Cabinet approval of the scheme in July 2026. Separately, Bromley Council's acquisition of 40 new social homes in Orpington, approved in March 2026, is contingent on securing GLA grant funding.
In March 2026, Haringey Council accepted a £2,165,000 grant from the GLA to fund its London Borough of Culture 2027 programme and the Liberty Festival. Looking ahead, the Greater London Authority is on the agenda for Harrow Council on October 1, 2026, and for Lewisham's Mayor and Cabinet on October 7, 2026.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the devolved regional government body for Greater London, responsible for strategic planning, transport, and economic development. In April 2026, Bexley Council's Leader expressed dismay over a reported £10 million loss in GLA funding since 2017, impacting grants for principal road network maintenance.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's deal to acquire 208 affordable homes collapsed in August 2026 due to GLA funding withdrawal. Source
- Haringey Council accepted a £2,165,000 grant from the GLA in March 2026 for its London Borough of Culture 2027 programme. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Bromley Council's acquisition of 40 new social homes in March 2026 is contingent on securing GLA grant funding. Source
- Bexley Council's Leader stated in April 2026 that the borough has lost approximately £10 million in GLA grants since 2017. Source
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