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BexleyCo

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Bexley Council is currently discussing increasing housing starts, with a focus on affordable and council properties, through its development company, BexleyCo.

In November 2026, Labour councillors criticised Bexley Council's housing approach, moving a motion on 4 November 2026 for a significant increase in housing starts. The motion, which focused on affordable and council properties, was intended to make the council publicly commit to increasing housing in Bexley in all its forms, according to Councillor Chris Ball, Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing, Neighbourhoods & Climate Change.

BexleyCo is a company associated with Bexley Council, identified as the primary vehicle for increasing housing starts, particularly affordable and council properties. It is responsible for building new homes across the borough of Bexley and its governance and business plan are scrutinised by the council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Key facts

  1. On 4 November 2026, Labour councillors moved a motion calling for a significant increase in housing starts, focusing on affordable and council properties. Source
  2. Councillor Chris Ball stated the Labour motion aimed for Bexley Council to publicly commit to increasing housing in Bexley. Source
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