Bexley Council's approach to housing and green space
Bexley Council is debating its housing strategy, as Labour councillors call for more council and affordable homes.
Bexley Council's approach to housing and green space was debated in November 2026, when Labour councillors criticised the administration's policies. During a council meeting on 4 November 2026, the Labour group moved a motion calling for a significant increase in housing starts, with a focus on affordable housing and council properties.
Councillor Chris Ball, Shadow Cabinet Member for Housing, Neighbourhoods & Climate Change, stated the original motion was designed to be non-partisan and supportive. The motion aimed for the council to publicly commit to increasing housing in Bexley in all its forms.
Key facts
- Labour councillors criticised Bexley Council's housing and green space approach on 4 November 2026. Source
- The Labour group moved a motion for significantly increased housing starts, focusing on affordable and council properties. Source
- Councillor Chris Ball stated the motion aimed for a public commitment to increasing housing in Bexley. Source
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