Housing development
Councils are currently debating how to increase housing provision, especially affordable homes, amidst significant funding challenges.
In November 2026, Labour councillors in Bexley criticised the council's housing approach, moving a motion for a significant increase in housing starts, focusing on affordable and council properties. Councillor Chris Ball stated the motion aimed for the council to publicly commit to increasing housing in all its forms.
Wandsworth Council is preparing for an £84 million reduction in central government funding from April 2027. This comes as the London Plan requires the council to double housing provision over the next four years, while simultaneously halving associated Section 106 income, leading to warnings of difficult choices.
Key facts
- On 4 November 2026, Labour councillors in Bexley moved a motion calling for a significant increase in housing starts, focusing on affordable and council properties. Source
- Wandsworth Council faces an £84 million reduction in central government funding, phased in from April 2027. Source
- The London Plan mandates Wandsworth Council to double housing provision over the next four years. Source
- The London Plan will simultaneously cut Wandsworth Council's associated Section 106 income by 50%. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 5 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.