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 30

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Colourscape Festival approved for Clapham Common Clapham Common will once again host the annual Colourscape Music Festival after Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee unanimously granted conditional planning... Lambeth 9 July 2026
  8. New mixed-use building approved at 7A The Triangle Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans for a new mixed-use building at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames. The development will see... Kingston upon Thames 9 July 2026