Issue

Affordable Housing

631 stories · discussed at 793 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently focused on increasing affordable housing supply through new developments and funding, alongside discussions on housing targets and planning policies.

In November 2026, Tower Hamlets Council approved a new development at Tomlinson Close, which will include 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Also in November 2026, Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the Greater London Authority in October 2026 to support affordable housing development within the borough.

Lewisham Council is set to consult in November 2026 on new planning guidance that will generally discourage further purpose-built student accommodation, citing concerns about its impact on conventional housing targets. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 for Camden, Haringey, Richmond upon Thames, Kensington and Chelsea, and Redbridge will include discussions related to housing. Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council approved a development at Tomlinson Close in November 2026 that will deliver 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Source
  2. Lewisham Council will consult on new planning guidance to discourage further purpose-built student accommodation to avoid compromising housing targets. Source
  3. Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties in November 2026. Source
  4. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the GLA's Affordable and Social Housing Programme in October 2026. Source
  5. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026. Source
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 6 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 44

  1. King's Road development approved with facade height rise Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a development at 232 King's Road and 18-20 Chelsea Manor Street, which includes an... Kensington and Chelsea 26 June 2026
  2. Redbridge Council Establishes Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to Enhance Tenant Voice in Housing Management Redbridge Council has launched a new Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to significantly enhance the voice of tenants and leaseholders in the management and scrutiny... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  3. Redbridge Housing Committee reviews inspection readiness and regulatory compliance roadmap Redbridge Council's Housing Committee has reviewed the local authority's preparedness for upcoming housing inspections, with a focus on regulatory compliance and resident... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  4. Redbridge Council Enhances Housing Complaint Handling Amidst Regulatory Changes Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to address a rise in housing complaints, with a new committee meeting focusing on preparedness for upcoming inspections and... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  5. Kingston Council Investments Outperform Benchmark Amidst Market Volatility Kingston upon Thames Council's investments have yielded a return of 4.18%, surpassing the Sterling Overnight Index Average (Sonia) benchmark of 4.01% for the 2025/26 financial... Kingston upon Thames 26 June 2026
  6. Council fraud service recovers £475k Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Corporate Anti-Fraud Service (CAFS) has successfully recovered £475,553 through confiscation orders and prevented an estimated £994,313 in fraud... Hammersmith and Fulham 25 June 2026
  7. Haydon School gains new all-weather sports pitch Haydon School has secured planning permission for a new all-weather sports pitch, which will enhance sporting facilities for both the school and the wider community. Hillingdon 8 June 2026
  8. 52 new homes to be built at Hayes Park West Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for the construction of 52 new homes at Hayes Park West. Hillingdon 8 June 2026