Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 610 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently focusing on increasing affordable housing supply and addressing challenges in managing existing social housing stock.

Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, aiming to address a shortage of housing that is affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Southwark Council adopted a new vision in September 2026 to increase access to affordable homes.

Wandsworth Council's £663 million Housing Plan, approved in October 2026, involves increased borrowing for its aging housing stock, which received a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, with 23,000 households on the social housing waiting list.

Looking ahead, Hackney Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the appropriation of land for new housing development on 6 October 2026. Waltham Forest's Shareholder Committee will receive an update on the More Homes Waltham Forest Joint Venture Housing Scheme on 6 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a revised capital programme of £662.980 million over four years. Source
  2. Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 on 28 September 2026. Source
  3. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 council homes, confirmed on 24 September 2026. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply on 23 September 2026. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having serious failings by the Regulator of Social Housing on 23 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 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Chapel on Archel Road to become a nursery A former chapel on Archel Road is set to be transformed into a nursery after councillors approved a change of use application. The building, located in the Turneville/Chesson... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
  2. Matrix Studios complex to expand with new office floors Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved plans for the expansion of The Matrix Studios complex, allowing for the addition of two... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
  3. New affordable homes approved for land behind The Grange Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Planning and Development Control Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of land behind The Grange, located at 218 Goldhawk Road. The... Hammersmith and Fulham 15 April 2026
  4. Croydon Council Approves South Norwood HMO Extension Despite Local Concerns Croydon Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for a single-storey rear extension and a first-floor side extension at 26 Lonsdale Road, South Norwood. The development... Croydon 14 April 2026
  5. Havering Council revokes licence for The Drink Cellar Havering Council has revoked the premises licence for The Drink Cellar, located at 59 Chippenham Road, Romford. The decision, made by the Licensing Sub-Committee on Tuesday,... Havering 9 April 2026
  6. Brent Council Approves Long-Term Property Leases to Increase Homeless Accommodation Brent Council has approved a new strategy to increase the supply of temporary accommodation for homeless households by entering into long-term leasing agreements with private... Brent 9 April 2026
  7. Building Safety Act 2023 Causes Inspector Shortage, Barking and Dagenham Council Faces Audit The implementation of the Building Safety Act 2023 has led to a significant shortage of qualified inspectors, impacting local authority building control teams and creating... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026
  8. Beam Park Development Achieves 50% Affordable Housing Target Barking and Dagenham Council's planning department has achieved a significant milestone, with the Beam Park development delivering 50% affordable housing. This was highlighted... Barking and Dagenham 2 April 2026