Affordable Housing
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
- Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a revised capital programme of £662.980 million over four years. Source
- Haringey Council approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 on 28 September 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 council homes, confirmed on 24 September 2026. Source
- Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply on 23 September 2026. Source
- 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.