Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 613 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are discussing housing investment, supply targets, and strategies to address homelessness and improve existing affordable homes.

In October 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee heard about a £609 million investment over the next decade to improve its housing stock. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years, with borrowing projected to reach £848 million over 10 years. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Harrow councillors voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan, citing concerns about increased housing targets.

Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply in September 2026, projecting £10 million in savings. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having 'serious failings' by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, when a Council Assembly also adopted a vision to increase access to affordable homes. Looking ahead, Hackney Cabinet will discuss land appropriation for new housing development in October 2026, and Waltham Forest's Shareholder Committee will receive an update on its Joint Venture Housing Scheme.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account capital programme is £662.980 million over four years. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having 'serious failings' by the Regulator of Social Housing. 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 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 28

  1. New Idea Store and One Stop Shop for Bethnal Green Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved plans for a new Idea Store and One Stop Shop in Bethnal Green as part of the Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme (MAHP). Tower Hamlets 16 July 2026
  2. Concerns over single waste site failure in Harrow Concerns have been raised about the potential for a single waste site failure in Harrow, as highlighted in discussions by the Harrow Planning Policy Advisory Panel. The panel... Harrow 16 July 2026
  3. Islington Council Invests £236m in Housing Amidst Supply Shortages Islington Council has invested £236 million in improving its housing stock, focusing on decent homes, fire safety, and damp and mould remediation. Despite this significant... Islington 16 July 2026
  4. Housing data used to tailor resident services Croydon Council's Housing Directorate is enhancing resident services by improving the collection and utilisation of resident data, a move that is also crucial for demonstrating... Croydon 16 July 2026
  5. Croydon Housing Services face inspection scrutiny Croydon's Housing Services are under increased scrutiny as they prepare for an upcoming inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in Q3 of the financial year 2026/2027. The... Croydon 16 July 2026
  6. Croydon Council Housing Directorate Significantly Reduces Complaint Backlog and Improves Maladministration Rates Croydon Council's Housing Directorate has made significant strides in reducing its backlog of housing complaints and improving maladministration rates, according to a report... Croydon 16 July 2026
  7. Romford Jewson Redevelopment Approved Despite Tree Loss Concerns Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of the Jewson builders' merchants site in Romford, despite concerns raised about the... Havering 16 July 2026
  8. Kidbrooke Extension Granted After Stealth HMO Fears Six new homes have been approved for development on land to the rear of 39-50 Vicarage Park, Plumstead, despite numerous objections from residents. The Local Planning Committee... Greenwich 15 July 2026