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Housing

Recent meetings

11 meetings

22 Oct 2026

10:00 am

Housing Committee - Thursday 22 October 2026 10.00 am

The Housing Committee met on Thursday 22 October 2026 to discuss housing for older Londoners. The committee heard from experts about the challenges of providing suitable mainstream and specialist housing, and the need for greater investment and policy refor...

24 Sep 2026

10:00 am

Housing Committee - Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 10.00 am

The Housing Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Thursday 24 September 2026 to discuss the Mayor's Affordable Homes Programmes. The Committee heard from representatives of local authorities and housing associations about the challenges a...

02 Sep 2026

2:00 pm

Housing Committee - Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Housing Committee discussed the Draft London Plan 2026, focusing on housing targets, affordable housing delivery, and the crucial role of infrastructure. Key decisions included a commitment to a targeted approach for Green Belt development, prioritising...

07 Jul 2026

10:00 am

Housing Committee - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Housing Committee met to discuss the significant increase in empty homes across London, with a particular focus on the drivers behind this trend and potential policy interventions. Key discussions revolved around the financialisation of the housing mark...

10 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Housing Committee - Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The London Assembly Housing Committee met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to discuss the issue of empty homes in London. The committee heard from experts about the scale of the problem, its drivers, and potential solutions, and also discussed the impact of empty ...

12 Mar 2026

2:00 pm

Housing Committee - Thursday 12 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Housing Committee met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss the persistent issue of rough sleeping in London. The committee heard from experts about the scale of the problem, the factors driving its increase, and the demographic changes within the rough ...

09 Feb 2026

2:00 pm

Housing Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Housing Committee of the Greater London Authority met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss the implementation and monitoring of the Renters' Rights Act in London. Key discussions focused on the significant changes the Act will bring for private renters...

20 Jan 2026

10:00 am

Housing Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Housing Committee met to discuss the implementation and monitoring of the Renters' Rights Act in London. Key concerns raised included the potential for weak enforcement, the need for greater affordability measures, and the capacity of local authorities ...

About

The Housing Committee is tasked with examining the Mayor's considerable responsibilities for delivering more affordable homes in London, improving the quality of existing housing and meeting Londoners' housing needs.  It pays particular attention to how the Mayor's housing strategy is being implemented and how the Mayor is delivering on his promise to provide new affordable homes.   You can find out more about the Committee’s current work in the investigations section or view the reports it had published.   Agendas, minutes and other papers for meetings of this Committee may be accessed at the link at the top of the page.  To be added to the distribution list for agendas and minutes, please use the contact information below.   The Committee’s terms of reference are agreed by the London Assembly at its Annual Meeting.   Information about the Assembly’s former Housing and Regeneration Committee can be found here.      

Members

Zoë Garbett · Chair
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Sem Moema · Deputy Chair
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Andrew Boff · Member
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Lord Bailey of Paddington · Member
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Léonie Cooper · Member