Regeneration
Councils are currently making decisions on specific regeneration projects, with Lambeth scrapping plans and others approving new developments and strategic frameworks.
Lambeth Council's Cabinet scrapped regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise in October 2026, opting to retain 29 existing homes due to significant site constraints. This decision followed Harrow Council's Planning Committee approving plans in September 2026 to convert an office block into four new flats, aiming to regenerate the area. Waltham Forest Council awarded a £1.57 million contract in June 2026 for the refurbishment of Hatherley Mews, intending to create a new cultural and commercial destination.
Councils are also focusing on strategic regeneration. Bexley Council is reviewing its assets for regeneration amidst economic uncertainties, as updated to its Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. Hillingdon Council adopted its first Growth Plan in July 2026 to stimulate economic development. Redbridge Council's Regeneration and Economic Development Committee discussed strategies in July 2026 to ensure new housing developments create local jobs.
Resident involvement and concerns remain a focus, with Brent Council hearing residents' issues regarding housing quality and community facilities in South Kilburn regeneration in July 2026. Ealing Council adopted new planning decision rules in October 2026 to streamline processes affecting regeneration, and in November 2025, discussed a Community-led Regeneration Charter to empower residents. Upcoming meetings in Merton (October 2026) and Lewisham (September 2026) have discussed council priorities and capital programmes.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Cabinet scrapped regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise on 21 October 2026, deciding to retain 29 existing homes. Source
- Harrow Council's Planning Committee approved plans on 3 September 2026 to convert an office block at 51-53 Broadway, Stanmore, into four new residential flats. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet approved its first Growth Plan on 23 July 2026, designed to stimulate economic development and regeneration. Source
- Waltham Forest Council awarded a £1.57 million contract on 23 June 2026 for the refurbishment of Hatherley Mews. Source 1 Source 2
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Pension Fund Committee approved a draft Local Investment Policy on 24 June 2026, aiming to invest 5-10% of its assets locally. 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.