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 69

  1. Islington Council Committee Reviews Asbestos Management, Tenant Satisfaction, and Housing Services Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss key housing issues, including asbestos management, tenant... Islington 22 December 2025
  2. Hackney Council to Purchase 174 Homes to Reduce Temporary Accommodation Costs Hackney Council is set to purchase 174 homes to be used as temporary accommodation, a move aimed at reducing costs and improving housing quality for families in need. Hackney 19 December 2025
  3. Brent Approves 61 New Social Rent Homes at Havenwood Garages Brent Council has approved the construction of 61 new social rent homes at the Havenwood Garages site in Wembley, marking a significant step towards meeting the borough's... Brent 14 December 2025
  4. Student Housing Planned for Bush Road Amid Objections Plans to build student housing on Bush Road in Southwark have moved forward, despite local objections. The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) convened... Southwark 13 December 2025
  5. Wandsworth Council Secures 200 New Council Homes at Battersea Development Wandsworth Council has secured a commitment for circa 203 new council homes as part of the next phase of the Battersea Power Station development, with the aim of completing the... Wandsworth 13 December 2025
  6. Sutton regeneration plan stalls over unaffordable costs Sutton's ambitious plan to regenerate its civic and town centre has hit a snag, as rising costs have rendered the project unaffordable. During a Strategy and Resources Committee... Sutton 10 December 2025
  7. New Housing Project Approved; Location Remains Undisclosed In a move aimed at increasing affordable housing, Haringey Council has approved a new construction project at an undisclosed location. The decision was made during a Cabinet... Haringey 10 December 2025
  8. Fellowship Square Land Deal Changes Approved by Council Waltham Forest Council's Cabinet has approved changes to the Fellowship Square Development Agreement, including adjustments to land payments and housing tenure. The decision,... Waltham Forest 7 December 2025