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29 stories · discussed at 13 council meetings · 24 councils

London councils are currently discussing the Greater London Authority's housing policies and funding, alongside its impact on local council tax.

Croydon Council submitted a bid to the Greater London Authority (GLA) in September 2026 for a 10-year programme to deliver 1,000 new homes, with an outcome anticipated in the coming weeks. This follows Lambeth Council's approval in September 2026 of the Vauxhall Square development, where officers cited the GLA's 'Support for housebuilding' London Plan Guidance as a reason for reducing affordable housing to 25%.

The GLA's influence on housing policy was also seen in April 2026 when Greenwich Council approved a reduction in affordable housing at Morden Wharf, with the developer citing new GLA London Plan Guidance. In August 2026, Barnet Council's Call-In Sub-Committee recommended robust financial checks for future housing deals after the GLA withdrew funding for 208 affordable homes.

The GLA's precept continues to be a component of local council tax, with Waltham Forest Council approving a budget in May 2026 that included the GLA's precept of £510.51 for a Band D property. Separately, Havering Council debated the financial implications of potentially withdrawing from the GLA in March 2026, with the Leader of the Council outlining potential risks.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council submitted a bid to the Greater London Authority for a 10-year programme to deliver 1,000 new homes in September 2026. Source
  2. Lambeth Council approved the Vauxhall Square development with 25% affordable housing in September 2026, citing GLA London Plan Guidance. Source
  3. Barnet Council's Call-In Sub-Committee recommended robust financial checks after the GLA withdrew funding for 208 affordable homes in August 2026. Source
  4. Redbridge Council secured funding from the GLA for pocket parks and street trees in July 2026. Source
  5. Waltham Forest Council approved a budget in May 2026, including a GLA precept of £510.51 for a Band D property. Source 1 Source 2
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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Waltham Forest Council Approves Nearly 5% Council Tax Hike Waltham Forest Council has approved a nearly 5% increase in council tax for the upcoming financial year, a decision confirmed at a Council meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Waltham Forest 25 May 2026
  2. Bexley Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Hike for 2026/27, Including Adult Social Care Precept Bexley Council has approved a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, citing severe national funding pressures and cuts in Government grants as a key... Bexley 18 April 2026
  3. Morden Wharf affordable housing reduced to 20% amid London Plan changes Greenwich Council's Planning Board has approved a significant reduction in the proportion of affordable housing at the Morden Wharf development, lowering it from the originally... Greenwich 16 April 2026
  4. Council Tax Collection Decreases in Barking and Dagenham Due to Increased Charges for Low-Income Households Council tax collection in Barking and Dagenham experienced a 0.5% dip in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, a reduction of £577,000 in collected revenue compared... Barking and Dagenham 26 March 2026
  5. Newham's Air Quality Action Plan Gets Green Light Newham's Cabinet has approved the borough's refreshed Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2025-2030, outlining strategies to improve air quality and reduce residents' exposure to... Newham 22 March 2026
  6. Havering Council Debates Leaving GLA: Financial Costs and Risks to Residents Outlined Havering Council is facing a significant debate over its potential withdrawal from the Greater London Authority (GLA), with councillors expressing concerns about the financial... Havering 20 March 2026
  7. Douglas Bader Park Estate to add 126 affordable homes and comply with fire safety regulations Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of affordable homes at the Douglas Bader Park Estate in Colindale. The amendments to the existing development will add... Barnet 20 March 2026
  8. Adult Social Care levy adds £40 to Croydon bills Croydon Council tax bills are set to increase by an average of £119.43 for the 2026-27 financial year, with a significant portion of this rise attributed to a dedicated levy for... Croydon 4 March 2026