Issue

Affordable Housing

630 stories · discussed at 795 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 56

  1. Newham Council Faces Obesity Challenge: Strategy Outlined Newham Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle the borough's high rates of obesity, with a particular focus on children and young people. Newham 22 March 2026
  2. Lewisham Council to adopt more agile, outcome-focused strategy Lewisham Council is preparing to adopt a more agile and outcome-focused strategy for its next corporate plan, signalling a significant shift from its current 2022-2026 approach.... Lewisham 22 March 2026
  3. GLA grant to fund 'Rebel Borough' cultural programme Haringey Council has officially accepted a substantial grant of £2,165,000 from the Greater London Authority (GLA) to fund its ambitious London Borough of Culture 2027... Haringey 22 March 2026
  4. Greenwich Council Approves Affordable Extra Care Housing Plan Greenwich Council's Cabinet has approved plans for an affordable extra care housing scheme on Langton Way. The decision, made at a meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, grants... Greenwich 20 March 2026
  5. Greenwich Council Demands Action on Gambling Laws Greenwich Council has formally demanded action on national gambling laws, calling for urgent reform to empower local communities and restrict the proliferation of betting shops. Greenwich 20 March 2026
  6. Southwark Council Awards £12.8m in Contracts for Mental Health Supported Housing Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the award of eight contracts totalling £12.88 million for the provision of mental health supported housing, aiming to provide stable and... Southwark 20 March 2026
  7. Clifford House flats approved despite neighbour concerns Richmond upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of Clifford House, increasing the number of residential units from eight to 12,... Richmond upon Thames 20 March 2026
  8. East Sheen development to lose commercial space for flats A development in East Sheen is set to lose its planned commercial space to make way for additional residential flats, following a decision by Richmond upon Thames Council's... Richmond upon Thames 20 March 2026