Issue

Affordable Housing

629 stories · discussed at 802 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are securing funding to develop affordable housing, with Bromley accepting a GLA grant and Hackney considering a similar award.

Bromley Council's Executive committee accepted a grant from the Greater London Authority (GLA) in October 2026 to support the development of affordable housing within the borough. Hackney Council's Officer Executive Decisions are scheduled to consider a report in November 2026 regarding the award of grant funding from the GLA's London Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which aims to address the borough's housing needs.

Affordable housing refers to homes accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, often provided at a cost below market rates. Discussions on this topic are scheduled for several upcoming meetings in November 2026, including the Brent Pension Board, City of London West Ham Park Committee, Lewisham Sustainable Development Select Committee, Camden Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee, and Kingston New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee.

Key facts

  1. Bromley Council's Executive committee accepted a GLA grant for affordable housing in October 2026. Source
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  2. Newham Delivers 1,662 'Low Cost' Homes Since 2021 Newham Council has delivered 1,662 'low cost' homes since 2021, according to a report presented at the Council meeting on Monday 10 November 2025. This figure includes all homes... Newham 14 November 2025
  3. Enfield Council Approves Acquisition of 219 Affordable Homes at New Avenue Estate Enfield Council has approved the acquisition of 219 affordable homes at the New Avenue Estate Phase 3, marking a significant step in providing social housing within the borough... Enfield 9 November 2025
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