Issue

Affordable Housing

568 stories · discussed at 617 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 10

  1. New Flats Approved for Battersea Park Road Building Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans to add a new floor of accommodation to Newcombe House on Battersea Park Road, creating two new... Wandsworth 18 September 2026
  2. Islington Council Projects £2.2m Overspend Driven by Children's Services Pressures Islington Council is facing a projected £2.2 million overspend by the end of the financial year, a net figure after corporate savings have offset departmental deficits. Islington 18 September 2026
  3. Southwark Housing Allocations Scheme overhauled Southwark Council has approved a significant overhaul of its Housing Allocations Scheme, aiming to simplify the process, enhance clarity for applicants, and ensure a fairer... Southwark 17 September 2026
  4. Enfield Council Debates Street Cleaning and Fly-Tipping Amidst Criticism Enfield Council's recent full council meeting saw a heated debate on the state of street cleaning and fly-tipping across the borough. Opposition councillors criticised the... Enfield 17 September 2026
  5. Enfield Council Debates Street Cleaning Standards Amidst Accusations of Neglect Enfield Council faced sharp criticism over street cleaning standards during a council meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Opposition councillors accused the current... Enfield 17 September 2026
  6. £2.34m fund to ensure Beddington Farmlands delivery Sutton Council has secured a £2.34 million fund to ensure the long-awaited restoration of Beddington Farmlands can proceed, following a planning committee decision to approve a... Sutton 17 September 2026
  7. Sutton Housing Partnership Advances Building Safety Act Compliance with New Plan and Resources Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP) is making significant strides in its compliance with the Building Safety Act, a critical focus for the organization. During a Housing, Economy... Sutton 17 September 2026
  8. Sutton Tenants Suffer Heatwave Discomfort Amidst Council Action Plan Tenants in Sutton are experiencing significant discomfort due to extreme heat in their homes, with council officers acknowledging the issue and outlining a multi-faceted plan to... Sutton 17 September 2026