Issue

Affordable Housing

547 stories · discussed at 601 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. New housing system to get £372k boost Kingston Council Approves Additional Funding for Housing Management System Upgrade Kingston upon Thames 27 June 2026
  2. Solar panels to feature in Hatherley Mews renovation Waltham Forest Council has approved a £1.57 million contract for the refurbishment of Hatherley Mews, a historic site in Walthamstow. The project, which includes the... Waltham Forest 27 June 2026
  3. Blue Badge appeals process to be outsourced Kingston Council's Corporate and Resources Committee has approved the outsourcing of the Blue Badge appeals process, a move intended to streamline the system and make it more... Kingston upon Thames 27 June 2026
  4. Council pension fund to invest 5-10% locally Hammersmith and Fulham Council's pension fund is set to invest between 5% and 10% of its assets locally, following a decision by the Pension Fund Committee. Hammersmith and Fulham 26 June 2026
  5. King's Road development approved with facade height rise Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a development at 232 King's Road and 18-20 Chelsea Manor Street, which includes an... Kensington and Chelsea 26 June 2026
  6. Redbridge Council Establishes Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to Enhance Tenant Voice in Housing Management Redbridge Council has launched a new Resident Influence and Scrutiny Panel (RISP) to significantly enhance the voice of tenants and leaseholders in the management and scrutiny... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  7. Redbridge Housing Committee reviews inspection readiness and regulatory compliance roadmap Redbridge Council's Housing Committee has reviewed the local authority's preparedness for upcoming housing inspections, with a focus on regulatory compliance and resident... Redbridge 26 June 2026
  8. Redbridge Council Enhances Housing Complaint Handling Amidst Regulatory Changes Redbridge Council is intensifying its efforts to address a rise in housing complaints, with a new committee meeting focusing on preparedness for upcoming inspections and... Redbridge 26 June 2026