housing stock
Councils are currently addressing the quality of ageing housing stock and working to increase supply through new developments and acquisitions.
Councils are currently addressing the quality of their housing stock, the residential properties they own and manage. Wandsworth Council's leader apologised in September 2026 for service failures, stating the borough's ageing housing stock struggles to meet modern standards for energy efficiency, accessibility, and fire safety. Islington Council invested £236 million in its housing stock by July 2026, focusing on decent homes, fire safety, and damp and mould remediation.
To increase housing supply, Haringey Council acquired 21 new council homes in Wood Green in August 2026, part of its pledge to build 3,000 homes by 2031. In July 2026, Haringey Council's Cabinet also approved a new contract to speed up repairs to council homes, which will run for an initial five years. Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 27 residential flats in Ladbroke Grove in July 2026 and 22 residential units in King's Road in June 2026.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's leader apologised in September 2026 for service failures within the borough's ageing housing stock. Source
- Haringey Council acquired 21 new council homes in Wood Green in August 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved a new contract in July 2026 to speed up repairs to council homes. Source
- Islington Council invested £236 million in improving its housing stock by July 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 27 residential flats in Ladbroke Grove in July 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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.