Issue

Affordable Housing

550 stories · discussed at 613 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 59

  1. Hackney Council to Purchase 174 Homes to Reduce Temporary Accommodation Costs Hackney Council is set to purchase 174 homes to be used as temporary accommodation, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving housing quality for families in need. Hackney 19 December 2025
  2. Brent Approves 61 New Social Rent Homes at Havenwood Garages Brent Council has approved the construction of 61 new social rent homes at the Havenwood Garages site in Wembley, marking a significant step towards meeting the borough's... Brent 14 December 2025
  3. Student Housing Planned for Bush Road Amid Objections Plans to build student housing on Bush Road in Southwark have moved forward, despite local objections. The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) convened... Southwark 13 December 2025
  4. Wandsworth Council Secures 200 New Council Homes at Battersea Development Wandsworth Council has secured a commitment for circa 203 new council homes as part of the next phase of the Battersea Power Station development, with the aim of completing the... Wandsworth 13 December 2025
  5. Sutton regeneration plan stalls over unaffordable costs Sutton's ambitious plan to regenerate its civic and town centre has hit a snag, as rising costs have rendered the project unaffordable. During a Strategy and Resources Committee... Sutton 10 December 2025
  6. New Housing Project Approved; Location Remains Undisclosed In a move aimed at increasing affordable housing, Haringey Council has approved a new construction project at an undisclosed location. The decision was made during a Cabinet... Haringey 10 December 2025
  7. Fellowship Square Land Deal Changes Approved by Council Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved changes to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, including adjustments to land payments and housing tenure. The decision,... Waltham Forest 7 December 2025
  8. Merton Council Launches 'Big Conversation' to Gather Resident Input on Future Priorities Merton Council is embarking on a large-scale consultation to gather feedback from residents and those working in the borough to help shape the future of council services.... Merton 7 December 2025