Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 607 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are discussing housing investment, supply targets, and strategies to address homelessness and improve existing affordable homes.

In October 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Housing and Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee heard about a £609 million investment over the next decade to improve its housing stock. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years, with borrowing projected to reach £848 million over 10 years. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Harrow councillors voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan, citing concerns about increased housing targets.

Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply in September 2026, projecting £10 million in savings. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having 'serious failings' by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, when a Council Assembly also adopted a vision to increase access to affordable homes. Looking ahead, Hackney Cabinet will discuss land appropriation for new housing development in October 2026, and Waltham Forest's Shareholder Committee will receive an update on its Joint Venture Housing Scheme.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council is investing £609 million over the next decade to improve its housing stock. Source 1 Source 2
  2. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026. Source
  3. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account capital programme is £662.980 million over four years. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having 'serious failings' by the Regulator of Social Housing. 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.

Stories, page 47

  1. Havering Council to review parking rules for local businesses Havering Council is set to review its parking regulations for local businesses following a petition presented at a recent council meeting. The petition, titled the Keep It Local... Havering 20 March 2026
  2. Clifford House scheme to be car-free, except for disabled A controversial plan to increase the number of homes at Clifford House has been approved, with the development now set to be car-free, except for disabled parking. Richmond upon Thames 20 March 2026
  3. Southwark Council Reports Significant Achievements in Housing, Education, and Environmental Initiatives During 2022-2026 Term Southwark Council's Cabinet has reviewed its achievements and performance over the 2022-2026 term, noting significant progress in key areas including housing, education, and... Southwark 20 March 2026
  4. New alms housing planned for Southwark Southwark Council is planning to develop new alms housing for older people on two sites in Rotherhithe and North Bermondsey, with a projected timeline for completion in Q3... Southwark 20 March 2026
  5. £97.6m Capital Works Programme to Modernise Harrow Housing Stock Harrow Council has approved a £97.6 million capital works programme aimed at modernising the borough's housing stock over the next four years, with a strong emphasis on... Harrow 20 March 2026
  6. Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041 Moves Towards Final Approval After Cabinet Green Light Harrow Council's Cabinet has given the green light for the final approval of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041, a comprehensive strategy outlining the borough's development until... Harrow 20 March 2026
  7. New Elephant & Castle health centre to be acquired Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the acquisition of premises for a new health centre in Elephant and Castle, a move intended to replace two existing GP surgeries that... Southwark 20 March 2026
  8. Douglas Bader Park Estate to add 126 affordable homes and comply with fire safety regulations Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of affordable homes at the Douglas Bader Park Estate in Colindale. The amendments to the existing development will add... Barnet 20 March 2026