Issue

Affordable Housing

561 stories · discussed at 614 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are debating new affordable housing provision, housing made available at a cost lower than market rates, and strategies to address supply.

Southwark Council approved a major redevelopment in Bermondsey Place in October 2026, delivering 1,060 new homes, but reduced affordable housing provision from 40% to 12%. In September 2026, Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court. Harrow Council voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan, citing concerns over increased housing targets and threats to the Green Belt.

Councils are also focusing on broader housing strategies. Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings by 2030; its Housing Assurance Board is scheduled to meet in October 2026.

Separately, Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years, funded by borrowing, to address aging housing stock. Tower Hamlets Council's Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee reviewed a £609 million investment plan in October 2026 for housing stock improvements.

Key facts

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

Stories, page 34

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