Hounslow Council is developing a new housing strategy for 2025-2030, and is inviting residents, businesses, and partners to share their views.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
The draft housing strategy sets out an ambitious vision to address the housing crisis in Hounslow and to support residents with housing needs over the next five years.
The housing crisis in Hounslow and across London is worsening with data recently released by the government showing 336,366 households on London local authority waiting lists for social housing in 2024 – a 32% increase since 2014. This means there is a severe and long-term shortage of affordable, high quality, and secure housing in the borough. The housing strategy aims to target the limited resources to where they will have the most effect.
The Council has identified five priorities that are essential to address the housing needs and priorities of Hounslow communities, and is seeking feedback on these areas.
- Tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.
- Safe and decent council housing.
- Raise standards in the private-rented sector.
- Work with partners, so that residents live healthy and independent lives.
- More genuinely affordable homes.
Councillor Sue Sampson, Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Homelessness at Hounslow Council said:
This Housing Strategy is crucial for Hounslow’s future. Years of reductions in government funding, high inflation, and increasing demand for services have put severe pressure on council budgets. We want to ensure that the strategy reflects the needs of our residents and communities, and this consultation is the opportunity for people to have their say. So, whether you are a local resident, business, or one of our partners, we want to hear from you.
You can give feedback and take part in the consultation online. Alternatively, you can request a paper copy, large print, easy read version or translation via email.
The closing date for the consultation is Wednesday 4 June 2025.
