Issue

Affordable Housing

625 stories · discussed at 773 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently addressing challenges in delivering affordable housing, as Greenwich Council recently missed its target for a new development.

Greenwich Council's Planning Board granted permission in October 2026 for a development at the former Lewisham College site, which will deliver 802 homes. A report to the board stated that the affordable housing target for the scheme was missed, with 778 of the units being private market-rate. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in providing housing that is accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to scrap regeneration plans for Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise. Instead, the council will retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise, which were previously proposed for demolition. This decision impacts the provision of existing housing for residents.

Key facts

  1. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 where the affordable housing target was missed, with 778 of 802 units being private. Source
  2. Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided in October 2026 to retain and maintain 18 homes at Knights Walk Phase 2 and 11 council-owned homes at Trinity Rise. Source
  3. Greenwich Council's Planning Board approved a development in October 2026 at the former Lewisham College site, delivering 802 homes. Source 1 Source 2
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 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 33

  1. Barnet Council approves Dollis Valley regeneration scheme Barnet Council's Cabinet has approved the full business case for the Dollis Valley regeneration scheme, paving the way for the acquisition of 208 affordable homes. The decision,... Barnet 23 July 2026
  2. McCloud remedy explained for younger members McCloud Remedy Explained for Younger Pensioners Brent 23 July 2026
  3. Southwark Council to protect vital youth mental health service The Nest Southwark Council has pledged to protect The Nest, a vital mental health service for children and young people, preventing its scheduled closure in November 2026. The council's... Southwark 23 July 2026
  4. Pension board training strategy updated Brent Pension Board Approves Updated Training Strategy Amidst Reforms Brent 23 July 2026
  5. City of London Approves Third Dockless Cycle Hire Operator, Voi, with Revised Operator Agreements The City of London has approved the addition of a third dockless cycle hire operator, Voi, to operate within the Square Mile. The decision was made during a meeting of the... City of London 23 July 2026
  6. Cool Streets and Greening Programme Secures Future Funding The City of London's Cool Streets and Greening programme has secured its future funding, ensuring that ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the Square Mile's resilience to... City of London 23 July 2026
  7. Savings schemes at risk of delivery Lambeth Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, with 21 savings schemes at risk of not being delivered, potentially creating a £18.157 million gap in the... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  8. Children's services face budget pressures Lambeth Council is grappling with significant budget pressures, with children's services facing a projected overspend of £2.018 million for the current financial year. This is... Lambeth 23 July 2026