Issue

affordable housing

543 stories · discussed at 596 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are tackling housing shortages and homelessness through new strategies and development plans.

Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings. Southwark Council adopted a vision in September 2026 to combat child poverty and increase affordable homes, acknowledging high child poverty rates and housing department failings. Haringey's Cabinet Member for Housing approved a contractor in September 2026 to build 37 new homes at Woodridings Court N22.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved plans for approximately 830 new homes in September 2026, but the council faces a £9.3 million overspend, partly due to increased temporary accommodation costs. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, though it faces a chronic shortage of larger properties. Hackney Council defeated a motion in September 2026 concerning resident moves during regeneration due to financial and contractual risks.

Councils continue to address the provision of housing that is affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Westminster's Growth and Planning and Children's and Education Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Havering's Strategic Planning Committee are scheduled to meet on October 1, 2026. Waltham Forest's Executive Decision is set for October 2, 2026.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council approved a strategy in September 2026 aiming for £10 million in savings by tackling homelessness and boosting housing supply. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the SADPD in September 2026, paving the way for approximately 830 new homes. Source
  3. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 being council homes. Source
  4. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 7

  1. Islington Council Projects £2.2m Overspend Driven by Children's Services Pressures Islington Council is facing a projected £2.2 million overspend by the end of the financial year, a net figure after corporate savings have offset departmental deficits. Islington 18 September 2026
  2. Southwark Housing Allocations Scheme overhauled Southwark Council has approved a significant overhaul of its Housing Allocations Scheme, aiming to simplify the process, enhance clarity for applicants, and ensure a fairer... Southwark 17 September 2026
  3. Enfield Council Debates Street Cleaning and Fly-Tipping Amidst Criticism Enfield Council's recent full council meeting saw a heated debate on the state of street cleaning and fly-tipping across the borough. Opposition councillors criticised the... Enfield 17 September 2026
  4. Enfield Council Debates Street Cleaning Standards Amidst Accusations of Neglect Enfield Council faced sharp criticism over street cleaning standards during a council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Opposition councillors accused the current... Enfield 17 September 2026
  5. £2.34m fund to ensure Beddington Farmlands delivery Sutton Council has secured a £2.34 million fund to ensure the long-awaited restoration of Beddington Farmlands can proceed, following a planning committee decision to approve a... Sutton 17 September 2026
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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