Issue

Affordable Housing

543 stories · discussed at 605 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are tackling housing shortages and homelessness through new strategies and development plans.

Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings. Southwark Council adopted a vision in September 2026 to combat child poverty and increase affordable homes, acknowledging high child poverty rates and housing department failings. Haringey's Cabinet Member for Housing approved a contractor in September 2026 to build 37 new homes at Woodridings Court N22.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved plans for approximately 830 new homes in September 2026, but the council faces a £9.3 million overspend, partly due to increased temporary accommodation costs. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, though it faces a chronic shortage of larger properties. Hackney Council defeated a motion in September 2026 concerning resident moves during regeneration due to financial and contractual risks.

Councils continue to address the provision of housing that is affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Westminster's Growth and Planning and Children's and Education Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Havering's Strategic Planning Committee are scheduled to meet on October 1, 2026. Waltham Forest's Executive Decision is set for October 2, 2026.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council approved a strategy in September 2026 aiming for £10 million in savings by tackling homelessness and boosting housing supply. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the SADPD in September 2026, paving the way for approximately 830 new homes. Source
  3. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 being council homes. Source
  4. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026. Source
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 20

  1. Council approves revised parking fees Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved revised parking fees and charges aimed at managing demand and enhancing the financial sustainability of the parking service. The... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
  2. Tottenham Hale sites to host co-living, affordable homes, hotel Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee has received pre-application briefings on significant new developments planned for Tottenham Hale. The proposals, which span two key... Haringey 31 July 2026
  3. Plans for 174 hostel beds at Crouch End YMCA revealed Plans have been revealed for a new 174-bed hostel at the Crouch End YMCA site on Tottenham Lane, Hornsey. The proposal, presented to Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee on... Haringey 31 July 2026
  4. Tottenham Hale Development Falls Short of Affordable Housing Targets Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee has been presented with proposals for the Ashley House and Cannon Factory sites in Tottenham Hale, aiming to deliver a significant... Haringey 31 July 2026
  5. Brent Council's £20m Reserves a Concern Amidst Projected £9.5m Overspend Brent Council's reserves have fallen to £20 million, a figure described as a concern by councillors, particularly in light of a projected £9.5 million overspend for the current... Brent 31 July 2026
  6. Wandsworth Council Launches £3.4m Crisis and Resilience Fund for Low-Income Households Wandsworth Council Launches £3.4m Fund to Tackle Poverty and Boost Financial Resilience Wandsworth 30 July 2026
  7. Adult Social Care Pressures Lead to £1.2m Savings at RICs and £1.5m at Unluckily, Council Faces £2.4m HSC Overspend Tower Hamlets Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the council's financial position and performance, with adult social care pressures contributing to a £1.2... Tower Hamlets 29 July 2026
  8. Brent Council approves £57m Better Care Fund agreement Brent Council's Cabinet has approved an agreement for the Better Care Fund (BCF) worth over £57 million for the 2026-27 financial year. The fund, a collaboration between Brent... Brent 29 July 2026