Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 611 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 54

  1. HRA Rents to Increase by CPI + 1% for 2026/27 Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet has approved a rent increase for Housing Revenue Account (HRA) properties of 4.8% for the 2026/27 financial year. This increase, which... Hammersmith and Fulham 14 February 2026
  2. Lewisham Council approves £1.5m in grants for local organisations Lewisham Council has approved a £1.5 million package of grants for local organisations, aimed at supporting community initiatives and services across the borough. Lewisham 13 February 2026
  3. Lewisham Council Approves 2026/27 Budget with Housing Investment and Tax Cap Lewisham Council has approved its budget for the upcoming financial year, which includes a significant capital investment programme and a commitment to a Council Tax cap of 5%.... Lewisham 13 February 2026
  4. Lewisham to invest £600m in new council homes over five years Lewisham Council has committed to investing £600 million in building new council homes over the next five years as part of its ambitious housing strategy, aiming to deliver... Lewisham 13 February 2026
  5. Haringey extends contract for litter and fly-tipping enforcement Haringey Council has extended its contract with Kingdom Services Group Limited for environmental enforcement services for another year, aiming to continue the fight against... Haringey 7 February 2026
  6. Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee reviews fragmented healthy weight support Barking and Dagenham Council's Health Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the early impact of a new healthy weight commissioning model, which aims to address the borough's... Barking and Dagenham 6 February 2026
  7. Westminster Bridge Road site to be sold Southwark Council's Cabinet has approved the sale of a vacant former office building on Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW. The property, which has been vacant since 2012,... Southwark 6 February 2026
  8. Southwark Council Approves 4.8% Rent Increase and 7.45% Service Charge Hike Amid Financial Pressures Southwark Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for the upcoming financial year will see rents increase by 4.8%, with service charges rising by an average of 7.45%.... Southwark 6 February 2026