Supported Housing
Councils are reviewing and developing strategies for supported housing, which provides accommodation and support services for residents with specific needs, while also expanding existing provision.
Barking and Dagenham Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of its supported housing provision, which provides accommodation and support services for residents with specific needs, to optimise existing stock and offer diverse options, as discussed in October 2026. Redbridge Council is also developing a new Supported Housing Strategy, a statutory requirement under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, to ensure vulnerable residents have access to safe, high-quality homes and personalised support.
The Redbridge strategy, discussed in September 2026, has a statutory deadline for production of March 2027 and will address diverse needs including short-term housing, support for working-age disabled adults, and provision for older people. In September 2026, Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved plans to expand Elmwood Lodge, a supported living home for older persons with mental health issues, increasing its capacity from 10 to 17 bedrooms.
Earlier, in June 2026, Islington Council's Executive approved a new eight-year flexible framework for supported housing and floating support services. This framework aims to create an approved provider pool, allowing the council to commission services based on changing local needs and improve the quality of support for residents with complex needs.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council is undertaking a comprehensive review of its supported housing provision, discussed in October 2026. Source
- Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved the expansion of Elmwood Lodge, increasing its capacity from 10 to 17 bedrooms, in September 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council is developing a new Supported Housing Strategy, a statutory requirement under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The Redbridge Supported Housing Strategy has a statutory deadline for production of March 31, 2027. Source
- Islington Council's Executive approved a new eight-year flexible framework for supported housing and floating support services in June 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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.