Issue

Affordable Housing

630 stories · discussed at 794 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 67

  1. Hounslow Council Approves Sale of Garage Sites for Social Housing Development Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of six council garage sites and the site at Clements Court for the development of new social rented homes. The decision, made... Hounslow 24 January 2026
  2. Haringey Council Approves New Garage Allocation Policy to Improve Management and Usage Haringey Council has officially adopted a new Garage Allocations Policy, aiming to modernise and enhance the management of its housing services. The decision was made at a... Haringey 24 January 2026
  3. Haringey Council Implements New Policy to Keep Communal Areas Clear Haringey Council has introduced a new policy aimed at keeping communal areas clear of obstructions, enhancing safety for residents and ensuring compliance with housing standards. Haringey 24 January 2026
  4. Main Grants Programme pivots to community infrastructure Lewisham Council's Main Grants Programme is set to undergo a significant transformation, pivoting to focus on community infrastructure to better support the voluntary and... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  5. Redbridge Council Approves £7.2m Savings for 2026/27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Redbridge Council's Cabinet has approved new savings totalling £7.253 million for the 2026/27 financial year as part of its budget proposals. These savings are a key component... Redbridge 23 January 2026
  6. Havering Council revises Mercury Land Holdings business plan to focus on affordable housing Havering Council engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate over an urgent motion concerning Mercury Land Holdings, ultimately leading to the adjournment of most other... Havering 22 January 2026
  7. Croydon Council seeks transformation partner for CYPE Directorate's 'Helping Families Thrive' program Croydon Council is seeking a strategic transformation partner to drive forward significant changes within its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate, aiming to... Croydon 22 January 2026
  8. Redbridge Schools Face Funding Crisis Due to Declining Student Numbers Redbridge schools are facing a significant decline in student numbers, a trend projected to lead to substantial funding cuts. The Children and Young People Policy Development... Redbridge 20 January 2026