housing supply
Councils are currently focusing on increasing housing supply and reviewing strategies to tackle homelessness and housing shortages.
Ealing Council approved a new policy for placing homeless households in temporary accommodation in October 2026, aiming to balance homelessness pressures with limited housing supply. In September 2026, Croydon Council discussed plans to build 1,000 new homes and submitted a bid to the Greater London Authority, while Havering Council agreed to establish a task force to investigate homelessness, including housing supply.
Also in September 2026, Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved a review of its housing strategy, which will involve a two-year consultation. Other councils have recently approved specific developments to increase housing availability, with Bromley Council approving 42 affordable homes in July 2026 and Kensington and Chelsea Council approving 27 flats in July 2026.
Housing supply refers to the availability of residential properties for purchase or rent. Croydon Council is anticipating an outcome from the Greater London Authority in the coming weeks regarding its bid for a 10-year programme to deliver new homes.
Key facts
- Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy for homeless household placements on October 7, 2026. Source
- Croydon Council discussed plans to build 1,000 new homes at a Housing Assurance Board meeting on September 14, 2026. Source
- Havering Council's Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee agreed to form a task force on September 15, 2026. Source
- Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet approved plans to review its housing strategy on September 8, 2026. Source
- Bromley Council's Development Control Committee approved 42 affordable homes on July 23, 2026. 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 9 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.