Issue

Affordable Housing

631 stories · discussed at 792 council meetings · 33 councils

Councils are currently focused on increasing affordable housing supply through new developments and funding, alongside discussions on housing targets and planning policies.

In November 2026, Tower Hamlets Council approved a new development at Tomlinson Close, which will include 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Also in November 2026, Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the Greater London Authority in October 2026 to support affordable housing development within the borough.

Lewisham Council is set to consult in November 2026 on new planning guidance that will generally discourage further purpose-built student accommodation, citing concerns about its impact on conventional housing targets. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, in October 2026.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 for Camden, Haringey, Richmond upon Thames, Kensington and Chelsea, and Redbridge will include discussions related to housing. Affordable housing refers to homes made available for purchase or rent at a cost accessible to people with low to moderate incomes.

Key facts

  1. Tower Hamlets Council approved a development at Tomlinson Close in November 2026 that will deliver 33 affordable homes at social rent levels. Source
  2. Lewisham Council will consult on new planning guidance to discourage further purpose-built student accommodation to avoid compromising housing targets. Source
  3. Bexley Labour councillors called for a significant increase in affordable housing and council properties in November 2026. Source
  4. Bromley Council accepted a grant from the GLA's Affordable and Social Housing Programme in October 2026. Source
  5. Merton Council granted planning permission for 67 new homes at 57 High Path, Wimbledon, 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 6 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 3

  1. Newham Council's pension fund adapts to new legislation Newham Council's pension fund is preparing to comply with significant new legislation following a meeting of its Pensions Committee. The committee received comprehensive updates... Newham 22 October 2026
  2. Hoxton bar granted permission to have more customers outside Hackney council's licensing sub-committee has approved a variation to the premises licence for Howl at the Moon in Hoxton, allowing for more patrons outside and revised... Hackney 22 October 2026
  3. GP hubs reduce A&E visits by a third, report claims Community GP hubs have significantly reduced attendances at Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments by a third, according to a new report. Barking and Dagenham 22 October 2026
  4. Greenford Park industrial site to double in size Greenford Park industrial site set to double in size following planning approval. Ealing 22 October 2026
  5. New care home approved at Vernon Lodge site Harrow Council Approves New Care Home at Vernon Lodge Site Harrow 22 October 2026
  6. New fast-track planning service to boost council income Tower Hamlets Council is set to generate significant additional income through a new fast-track planning service, alongside revised fees for pre-application advice and Planning... Tower Hamlets 22 October 2026
  7. Raffles nightclub granted permission to expand Kensington and Chelsea Council Approves Raffles Nightclub Extensions with Community Dialogue Condition Kensington and Chelsea 21 October 2026
  8. Richmond Road café granted late licence amid noise concerns A café bar on Richmond Road has been granted a late licence to sell alcohol and provide entertainment until midnight, despite concerns from residents about noise and potential... Kingston upon Thames 21 October 2026