Issue

Affordable Housing

561 stories · discussed at 616 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 27

  1. Hackney to insource Family Group Conferencing Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has agreed to bring the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) service back in-house, creating a new Family Led Decision... Hackney 19 July 2026
  2. Ruislip High Street to see five new flats created Five new flats are set to be created on Ruislip High Street after a planning committee approved a change of use application for 54 High Street. The Hillingdon Planning Committee... Hillingdon 18 July 2026
  3. Waltham Forest Council Reports £28.7 Million Capital Budget Slippage Waltham Forest Council has reported a significant slippage of £28.7 million in its capital budget for the 2025/26 financial year, representing 17% of the overall capital budget.... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  4. Waltham Forest Council Approves New Planning Committee Rules to Streamline Process Waltham Forest Council has adopted new rules governing its Planning Committee, aiming to streamline the planning process in line with national legislation. The changes, approved... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  5. Demolition and 61 new homes approved at High Road West Haringey Council's Cabinet has approved the demolition of properties on High Road West and the construction of 61 new council homes as part of Phase 1A of the development. The... Haringey 18 July 2026
  6. Merton Council buys 125 homes for homeless Merton Council has approved the purchase of 125 homes to increase the availability of affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness. Merton 17 July 2026
  7. Second Home Spitalfields gains licence despite noise fears A controversial licence application for a late-night takeaway on Brick Lane has been refused, with councillors citing concerns over public nuisance and the applicant's past... Tower Hamlets 17 July 2026
  8. Merton tightens rules on Houses in Multiple Occupation Merton Council has moved to tighten regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) by recommending the permanent confirmation of an Article 4 Direction. This means that... Merton 17 July 2026