Issue

Affordability

7 stories · discussed at 4 council meetings · 10 councils

The state of being affordable, particularly in the context of course costs and financial barriers to learning. The state of being affordable, particularly in relation to housing and the cost of living. The state of being affordable, particularly in relation to housing and the cost of living in Southwark. The state of being affordable, particularly in the context of public transport costs for young people. The state of being affordable.

Latest stories

  1. Havering to probe homelessness with new task force Havering Council is set to establish a new task force to investigate the complex issue of homelessness and rough sleeping within the borough, aiming to answer the fundamental... Havering 16 September 2026
  2. Islington Council to increase dockless hire bike bays Islington Council is set to significantly increase the number of designated bays for dockless hire bikes across the borough, aiming for approximately 360 to 370 bays in total.... Islington 3 July 2026
  3. Beckton Housing Plan Deferred Over Affordability and Design Concerns Newham Council's Strategic Development Committee has deferred a decision on a housing development proposed for 1 Stansfeld Road in Beckton. The committee cited concerns over... Newham 30 April 2026
  4. Redbridge council sets housing priorities for next year Redbridge Council's Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee has outlined its priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on improving health and well-being through... Redbridge 19 March 2026
  5. Harrow Launches New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Through Early Intervention and Partnership Harrow Council has launched a new strategy aimed at preventing homelessness before it reaches crisis point, focusing on early intervention and partnership working to support... Harrow 13 March 2026
  6. Schools face 0% funding increase amid budget shifts Haringey schools will face a 0% funding increase for the 2026-27 academic year, as the council adopts a new funding model that aligns with the Department for Education's... Haringey 25 January 2026
  7. Camden Sees Spike in Right to Buy Applications Before Discount Cap Camden Council saw a significant surge in Right to Buy (RTB) applications ahead of a legislative change that capped the discount available to tenants. Many tenants submitted... Camden 19 September 2025