Issue

Affordable Housing

555 stories · discussed at 620 council meetings · 32 councils

Southwark Council recently approved a major development with reduced affordable housing, while other councils focus on new affordable homes and housing investment.

Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved the Bermondsey Place redevelopment in October 2026, which will deliver 1,060 new homes but significantly reduced affordable housing from 40% to 12%. In contrast, Haringey Council approved plans in September 2026 to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22, transforming a disused site.

Councils are also addressing existing housing stock and homelessness. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as heard by the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee in October 2026. Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, aiming for £10 million in savings.

Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years to address aging stock, as discussed in October 2026. Harrow Council voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan due to concerns about increased housing targets and Green Belt development. Councils continue to discuss housing matters at scheduled meetings.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Planning Committee A approved a Bermondsey Place development with affordable housing reduced from 40% to 12% in October 2026. Source
  2. Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Source
  3. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as heard in October 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  4. Croydon Council approved a strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years. 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 7 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 55

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