Issue

Affordable housing

543 stories · discussed at 606 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 30

  1. New mixed-use building approved at 7A The Triangle Kingston upon Thames Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved plans for a new mixed-use building at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames. The development will see... Kingston upon Thames 9 July 2026
  2. Croydon Council Approves Flat Conversion at Boulevard Point Amid Design Concerns Croydon councillors have approved plans to convert space at Boulevard Point into a new residential flat, despite some reservations about the design of the proposed balconies. Croydon 7 July 2026
  3. Councillors criticize 'horrific' balcony design at Scarbrook Road development Croydon councillors have expressed strong disapproval of the balcony design at Boulevard Point on Scarbrook Road, with one describing the perforated metal as horrific. Croydon 7 July 2026
  4. Croydon Appoints Newton as Strategic Transformation Partner for Children's Services Croydon Council has appointed Newton as its Strategic Transformation Partner to spearhead a comprehensive redesign of its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE)... Croydon 5 July 2026
  5. Hackney Council Approves 511 New Homes at Woodberry Down Phase 4 Hackney Council's Cabinet has approved plans for Phase 4 of the Woodberry Down regeneration scheme, authorising the construction of 511 new homes. The decision, made at a... Hackney 3 July 2026
  6. Bexley aims to recruit 80 new foster carers Bexley Council is aiming to recruit 80 new foster carers as part of its Fostering Strategy for 2026-2030, a plan approved by the Public Cabinet on July 1, 2026. The strategy... Bexley 3 July 2026
  7. BexleyCo profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at West Street development BexleyCo, the council's development company, has had its profit forecast reduced due to slower sales at its West Street development, with market challenges impacting first-time... Bexley 3 July 2026
  8. Croydon Council discusses affordable housing at Waddon Way Croydon Council's Planning Committee has discussed proposals for affordable housing at 89 Waddon Way, Croydon. The committee received a pre-application presentation for the... Croydon 3 July 2026