Issue

Affordable Housing

547 stories · discussed at 603 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently discussing increasing affordable housing supply while managing financial pressures and opposing regional housing targets.

Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 in September 2026, with a contractor to be appointed. However, Harrow councillors voted in October 2026 to oppose the draft London Plan, citing concerns that it would significantly increase housing targets and threaten the borough's Green Belt with 3,150 homes on greenfield land.

Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years, funded by projected borrowing of £848 million over 10 years, due to aging stock and "serious failings" in stock management, a report to the council said in October 2026. In September 2026, Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings between 2027 and 2030. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having "serious failings" by the Regulator of Social Housing in September 2026, according to documents from a Council Assembly meeting.

The topic of affordable housing, which refers to housing accessible to people with low to moderate incomes, is scheduled for discussion at upcoming meetings, including Hackney Council's Cabinet and Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet in October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Harrow councillors voted to oppose the draft London Plan on 1 October 2026, citing concerns about 3,150 homes on greenfield land. Source
  2. Wandsworth Council's Housing Revenue Account business plan outlines a £662.980 million capital programme over four years. Source
  3. Haringey Council approved plans for 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22 on 28 September 2026. Source
  4. Croydon Council approved a new strategy to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply on 23 September 2026, projecting £10 million in savings. Source
  5. Southwark Council's housing department was rated as having "serious failings" by the Regulator of Social Housing in 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 2 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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  1. Harrow Cabinet Approves £751m 10-Year Plan for New Affordable Homes Harrow Council's Cabinet has approved a £751 million, 10-year plan to deliver new affordable homes across the borough, aiming to build approximately 1,100 new council homes by... Harrow 23 February 2026
  2. Tower Hamlets Approves New 10-Year Housing Strategy with £609 Million Investment Tower Hamlets Council has approved a new 10-year housing strategy aimed at delivering more homes, better homes, safer homes across the borough. The strategy, adopted at a... Tower Hamlets 22 February 2026
  3. Hillingdon Council Endorses New Community Safety Strategy Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029, outlining four key priorities to enhance safety across the borough. The strategy,... Hillingdon 22 February 2026
  4. H&F Council Approves £452m Capital Programme for Housing & Infrastructure Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet has approved a capital programme totalling £452.2 million for the next four financial years, aimed at developing and enhancing council... Hammersmith and Fulham 14 February 2026
  5. Richmond Council Approves £303m Six-Year Capital Investment Plan Richmond upon Thames Council has approved a capital investment plan totalling £303.2 million over the next six years, from 2025/26 to 2030/31. The plan, considered by the... Richmond upon Thames 14 February 2026
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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