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 35

  1. Blue Badge appeals process to be outsourced Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee has approved the outsourcing of the Blue Badge appeals process, a move intended to streamline the system and make it more... Kingston upon Thames 27 June 2026
  2. Council pension fund to invest 5-10% locally Hammersmith and Fulham Council's pension fund is set to invest between 5% and 10% of its assets locally, following a decision by the Pension Fund Committee. Hammersmith and Fulham 26 June 2026
  3. King's Road development approved with facade height rise Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a development at 232 King's Road and 18-20 Chelsea Manor Street, which includes an... Kensington and Chelsea 26 June 2026
  4. Redbridge Council Establishes Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to Enhance Tenant Voice in Housing Management Redbridge Council has launched a new Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to significantly enhance the voice of tenants and leaseholders in the management and scrutiny... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  5. Redbridge Housing Committee reviews inspection readiness and regulatory compliance roadmap Redbridge Council's Housing Committee has reviewed the local authority's preparedness for upcoming housing inspections, with a focus on regulatory compliance and resident... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  6. Redbridge Council Enhances Housing Complaint Handling Amidst Regulatory Changes Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to address a rise in housing complaints, with a new committee meeting focusing on preparedness for upcoming inspections and... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  7. Kingston Council Investments Outperform Benchmark Amidst Market Volatility Kingston upon Thames Council's investments have yielded a return of 4.18%, surpassing the Sterling Overnight Index Average (Sonia) benchmark of 4.01% for the 2025/26 financial... Kingston upon Thames 26 June 2026
  8. Council fraud service recovers £475k Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Service (CAFS) has successfully recovered £475,553 through confiscation orders and prevented an estimated £994,313 in fraud... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026