Affordable Housing
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
- Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock. Source 1 Source 2
- Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account capital programme is £662.980 million over four years. Source
- Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
- 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.