Issue

Affordable housing

543 stories · discussed at 603 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are tackling housing shortages and homelessness through new strategies and development plans.

Croydon Council approved a new strategy in September 2026 to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, projecting £10 million in savings. Southwark Council adopted a vision in September 2026 to combat child poverty and increase affordable homes, acknowledging high child poverty rates and housing department failings. Haringey's Cabinet Member for Housing approved a contractor in September 2026 to build 37 new homes at Woodridings Court N22.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved plans for approximately 830 new homes in September 2026, but the council faces a £9.3 million overspend, partly due to increased temporary accommodation costs. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, though it faces a chronic shortage of larger properties. Hackney Council defeated a motion in September 2026 concerning resident moves during regeneration due to financial and contractual risks.

Councils continue to address the provision of housing that is affordable to those with low to moderate incomes. Westminster's Growth and Planning and Children's and Education Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Havering's Strategic Planning Committee are scheduled to meet on October 1, 2026. Waltham Forest's Executive Decision is set for October 2, 2026.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council approved a strategy in September 2026 aiming for £10 million in savings by tackling homelessness and boosting housing supply. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet approved the SADPD in September 2026, paving the way for approximately 830 new homes. Source
  3. Hillingdon Council provided 510 social housing lettings over the past year, with 271 being council homes. Source
  4. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 22

  1. Council tax hike doubles burden on poorest, Labour claims Labour councillors have claimed that a recent council tax increase will disproportionately burden the poorest residents in Kensington and Chelsea, effectively doubling their... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  2. Youth Cabinet Lead: Young people can't afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea Young people are increasingly concerned they will be unable to afford to live in Kensington and Chelsea, the borough where they grew up, with worries extending beyond just... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  3. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026
  4. Hillingdon launches Age Friendly Plan for older residents Hillingdon Council has officially launched its Age Friendly Plan, a comprehensive five-year strategy designed to enhance the health and well-being of its older residents and... Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  5. Uxbridge to get new care homes and affordable housing on Nelson Lane site Uxbridge is set to benefit from new care homes and affordable housing developments following a Hillingdon Council Cabinet meeting. Hillingdon 25 July 2026
  6. Better Care Fund aims for integrated health services The Barking and Dagenham Better Care Fund (BCF) has been allocated £37.9 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with the aim of integrating health and social care services to... Barking and Dagenham 24 July 2026
  7. Council acknowledges British West India Regiment Barking and Dagenham Council has formally acknowledged the historical contributions of the British West India Regiment and the service of Global Majority Service Personnel. Barking and Dagenham 24 July 2026
  8. New all-weather pitch to boost sport in deprived area Haringey Council has approved the commencement of a tendering process for a new all-weather artificial grass pitch (AGP) at the Selby Urban Village development. The decision,... Haringey 24 July 2026