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Temporary Accommodation

121 stories · discussed at 82 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are focusing on increasing the supply of temporary accommodation and refining placement policies, while grappling with significant budget pressures from rising costs.

Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved acquiring four commercial buildings in Marsh Wall to create 180 new temporary homes on 21 October 2026. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy to standardise placements of homeless households on 7 October 2026. Wandsworth Council's Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed implementing 10-year leases for temporary accommodation on 1 October 2026 to reduce costs and improve quality.

Several councils are reporting significant budget overspends partly due to temporary accommodation costs. Wandsworth Council projected a £5.3 million overspend for the current financial year, citing housing pressures, in October 2026. Hammersmith and Fulham Council faced a projected £14.3 million overspend for 2026/27, partly due to temporary accommodation, in September 2026. Havering Council aims for £11-12 million annual savings by reducing reliance on expensive temporary accommodation, presented in September 2026.

Hillingdon Council's Cabinet is scheduled to discuss this topic on 22 October 2026. Temporary accommodation refers to housing provided for individuals or families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved acquiring properties for 180 new temporary homes on 21 October 2026. Source
  2. Ealing Council's Cabinet approved a new policy for homeless household placements on 7 October 2026. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council's Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed implementing 10-year leases for temporary accommodation on 1 October 2026. Source
  4. Wandsworth Council projected a £5.3 million overspend for the current financial year, driven by housing pressures, in October 2026. Source
  5. Hammersmith and Fulham Council faced a projected £14.3 million overspend for 2026/27, partly due to temporary accommodation, in September 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Hounslow Council Adopts Financial Strategy 2026-2030 Hounslow Council has formally adopted its One Hounslow Financial Strategy 2026-2030 during a Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The strategy, presented... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  2. Newham Council Faces £6.17m Budget Overspend Newham Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £6.17 million for the current financial year, according to the Quarter One budget monitoring report presented to the... Newham 19 September 2026
  3. Barnet Council forecasts £2.6m Q1 overspend due to rising demand and financial challenges Barnet Council is forecasting a significant overspend of £2.621 million for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, primarily due to rising demand in key service areas... Barnet 17 September 2026
  4. Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces £14.3m budget overspend due to rising costs and demand Hammersmith and Fulham Council is facing a projected £14.3 million overspend on its revenue budget for the financial year 2026/27, according to a report presented to the... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  5. Croydon Council Plans 1,000 New Homes to Address Homelessness and Housing Shortage Croydon Council is set to build 1,000 new homes as part of a wider strategy to tackle homelessness and increase housing supply. The ambitious plan, discussed at a Housing... Croydon 16 September 2026
  6. Savings programme lags as Redbridge budget concerns grow Redbridge Council is facing a growing budget deficit, with a forecast overspend of £8.485 million for the General Fund in the 2026/27 financial year. This figure represents an... Redbridge 16 September 2026
  7. Concerns over rising temporary accommodation costs in Brent Brent Council is facing escalating costs for temporary accommodation, with an anticipated expenditure of £38 million on nightly paid accommodation. This figure is expected to... Brent 16 September 2026
  8. Havering Council's Homelessness Strategy Aims for £11m Annual Savings by Reducing Temporary Accommodation Havering Council is set to implement a new Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2026-2029, aiming to achieve significant annual savings of £11-12 million by... Havering 15 September 2026