Issue

Affordable Housing

568 stories · discussed at 621 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently approving new affordable housing developments and strategies for managing existing housing stock.

Ealing Council's Cabinet approved plans in October 2026 for the Mandeville development, which will provide 100 new council homes for social rent, with construction expected to start in October 2028. Meanwhile, Southwark Council's Planning Committee approved a major redevelopment at Bermondsey Place in October 2026, which will deliver 1,060 new homes, though the affordable housing provision was reduced from 40% to 12%. Barking and Dagenham Council is also working towards London Plan targets for specialist older people's housing, with 1,121 homes currently provided, as reported in October 2026.

Councils are also focusing on existing housing stock. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 in October 2026 to improve its housing. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to upgrade its housing stock, as discussed by the Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee in October 2026. Looking ahead, Croydon's Housing Assurance Board is scheduled to discuss affordable housing in October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved plans for 100 new council homes for social rent at the Mandeville development in October 2026. Source
  2. Southwark Council's Planning Committee reduced affordable housing provision from 40% to 12% for 1,060 new homes at Bermondsey Place in October 2026. Source
  3. Barking and Dagenham Council provides 1,121 homes for specialist older people's housing, working towards London Plan targets, as reported in October 2026. Source
  4. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a five-year Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2026-2031 in October 2026. Source
  5. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock, as discussed in October 2026. 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 9 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 57

  1. Westminster Bridge Road site to be sold Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of a vacant former office building on Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW. The property, which has been vacant since 2012,... Southwark 6 February 2026
  2. Southwark Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and 7.45% Service Charge Hike Amid Financial Pressures Southwark Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for the upcoming financial year will see rents increase by 4.8%, with service charges rising by an average of 7.45%.... Southwark 6 February 2026
  3. Erith Family Hub Shows Early Success Amidst Challenges in Engagement and Outcome Measurement The Erith Family Hub has shown early promise in its first six months, supporting over 180 families and delivering more than 80 group sessions. However, the hub faces significant... Bexley 6 February 2026
  4. Verbal abuse surges in Lewisham libraries Lewisham libraries are grappling with a significant rise in abusive incidents, with verbal and threatening behaviour now making up over half of all reported cases. Data... Lewisham 6 February 2026
  5. Bexley Children's Services Commissioning Review Identifies Opportunities for Needs-Led Changes and Cost Management Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, with a particular focus on improving how services are commissioned to better meet the needs of... Bexley 6 February 2026
  6. Richmond Council to Consult on Expanding Bikehangar Capacity Amidst Soaring Demand Richmond upon Thames Council is set to consult on installing up to 40 new on-street bikehangars across the borough in response to soaring demand. The move comes as over 1,250... Richmond upon Thames 6 February 2026
  7. Brent Cross Regeneration Reaches Key Milestones, New Housing and Student Accommodation Delivered Barnet Council's Cabinet has been presented with an update on the regeneration of Brent Cross, highlighting significant progress in delivering new homes and community... Barnet 4 February 2026
  8. Harrow Council to sell South Wales office Harrow Council is set to sell its office building, located on the outskirts of Newport in South Wales, as part of its ongoing asset management strategy. The decision was... Harrow 2 February 2026