Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 609 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently focusing on increasing affordable housing supply and addressing challenges in managing existing social housing stock.

Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, aiming to address a shortage of housing that is affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Southwark Council adopted a new vision in September 2026 to increase access to affordable homes.

Wandsworth Council's £663 million Housing Plan, approved in October 2026, involves increased borrowing for its aging housing stock, which received a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, with 23,000 households on the social housing waiting list.

Looking ahead, Hackney Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the appropriation of land for new housing development on 6 October 2026. Waltham Forest's Shareholder Committee will receive an update on the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Housing Scheme on 6 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a revised capital programme of £662.980 million over four years. Source
  2. Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 on 28 September 2026. Source
  3. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 council homes, confirmed on 24 September 2026. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply on 23 September 2026. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing on 23 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 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 6

  1. Hounslow Council to Regulate Vape and Betting Shops with New Powers Hounslow Council is set to introduce new regulations aimed at controlling the proliferation of vape shops and betting shops on its high streets, utilising new government powers... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  2. Hounslow Council Tackles Social Housing Waiting List Hounslow Council is intensifying its efforts to address the growing social housing waiting list, with a motion presented to the Borough Council on Tuesday, 15 September 2026,... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  3. Hounslow Council Adopts Financial Strategy 2026-2030 Hounslow Council has formally adopted its One Hounslow Financial Strategy 2026-2030 during a Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The strategy, presented... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  4. Barn Hotel Redevelopment Approved for 71 Homes The Hillingdon Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of The Barn Hotel, paving the way for 71 new homes. Hillingdon 19 September 2026
  5. Lambeth Local Plan development: Public health input sought Lambeth Council is seeking public health input to shape its forthcoming Local Plan, a crucial document outlining the borough's development over the next 10-15 years. The plan,... Lambeth 19 September 2026
  6. Brent Council Approves New Four-Neighbourhood NHS Model to Streamline Services Brent Council's Health and Wellbeing Board has approved a new model for NHS neighbourhood health services, consolidating the borough's five existing areas into four. The... Brent 19 September 2026
  7. New Hackney bar Golden Food gets late licence despite resident fears A new bar in Hackney has been granted a late-night licence despite concerns raised by local residents about potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Hackney 19 September 2026
  8. Brent's Cancer Screening Rates Lag Behind London and England Averages Cancer screening rates in Brent are falling behind the averages for both London and England, a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting heard. Brent 19 September 2026