Issue

Affordable Housing

581 stories · discussed at 638 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently focusing on delivering new affordable homes and improving housing services for residents.

Councils are currently advancing plans to deliver new affordable homes, which are available at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes. Brent Council committed to a long lease for 19 affordable one-bedroom homes in October 2026. Southwark Council approved 380 new homes for key workers, and Islington Council approved 24 new social homes, both in October 2026.

Ealing Council also approved 100 new council homes for social rent in October 2026. Barking and Dagenham Council is working towards London Plan targets for older people's housing, providing 1,121 homes and 150 rented extra care homes. Separately, Brent Council approved a five-year plan to combat homelessness and rough sleeping in October 2026. Southwark Council accepted most Housing Scrutiny Commission recommendations in October 2026 to improve housing services.

Ealing Council approved a five-year Housing Asset Strategy in October 2026 to enhance housing stock management and investment. No specific upcoming discussions on affordable housing are detailed in the provided meeting agendas, though councils continue to address housing needs.

Key facts

  1. Brent Council committed to a long lease for 19 affordable one-bedroom homes in October 2026. Source
  2. Southwark Council approved 380 new homes for key workers in October 2026. Source
  3. Islington Council approved 24 new social homes on the Harvist Estate in October 2026. Source
  4. Brent Council approved a five-year plan to combat homelessness and rough sleeping in October 2026. Source
  5. Ealing Council approved 100 new council homes for social rent in October 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 14 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 10

  1. Hounslow Council Tackles Social Housing Waiting List Hounslow Council is intensifying its efforts to address the growing social housing waiting list, with a motion presented to the Borough Council on Tuesday, 15 September 2026,... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  2. Hounslow Council Adopts Financial Strategy 2026-2030 Hounslow Council has formally adopted its One Hounslow Financial Strategy 2026-2030 during a Borough Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The strategy, presented... Hounslow 20 September 2026
  3. Barn Hotel Redevelopment Approved for 71 Homes The Hillingdon Planning Committee has approved plans for the redevelopment of The Barn Hotel, paving the way for 71 new homes. Hillingdon 19 September 2026
  4. Lambeth Local Plan development: Public health input sought Lambeth Council is seeking public health input to shape its forthcoming Local Plan, a crucial document outlining the borough's development over the next 10-15 years. The plan,... Lambeth 19 September 2026
  5. Brent Council Approves New Four-Neighbourhood NHS Model to Streamline Services Brent Council's Health and Wellbeing Board has approved a new model for NHS neighbourhood health services, consolidating the borough's five existing areas into four. The... Brent 19 September 2026
  6. New Hackney bar Golden Food gets late licence despite resident fears A new bar in Hackney has been granted a late-night licence despite concerns raised by local residents about potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Hackney 19 September 2026
  7. Brent's Cancer Screening Rates Lag Behind London and England Averages Cancer screening rates in Brent are falling behind the averages for both London and England, a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting heard. Brent 19 September 2026
  8. Hillingdon Council Approves 2026-2030 Priorities Hillingdon Council has formally approved its priorities for the next four years, setting out a clear vision for the borough between 2026 and 2030. The overarching ambition is to... Hillingdon 19 September 2026