Progress made on affordable housing says Richmond Council

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November 26, 2025
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Progress made on affordable housing says Richmond Council

Richmond Council says it is making progress on affordable housing, as the borough “is continuing to enable the delivery of high-quality affordable housing for local people.” 22 Affordable homes have been completed in the borough this year with the council “eyeing further growth” while also “ensuring that each project meets the highest standards in quality and sustainability, while benefiting the community.”

“Richmond Council continues to play an active role in supporting the diverse needs of our community,” Councillor Chris Varley, Lead Member for Housing at Richmond Council, said. “Building Foundations for a Fairer Borough is all about making Richmond affordable and ensuring we have accessible housing for every stage of life. Visiting developments across the borough, I am seeing the real, tangible progress being made. We are making the most of opportunities and building a place where everyone can live in a safe and comfortable home that suits their needs.”

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In the 2025 calendar year, the council says that 20 affordable homes are starting at Mereway and Meadows Hall, including social rent, London Living Rent, and supported living. Construction is continuing on over 200 affordable homes on sites all “across the borough,” including at the former Greggs Bakery site, the Richmond College site, and phase one of the Ham Close regeneration.

Its Local Plan aims to deliver “sustainable growth, high-quality design, and social inclusivity,” which is “reflected in policies that aim to increase the delivery of affordable housing.”

“We are making full use of every available funding stream to maximise the number of homes we can provide,” Deputy Leader of Richmond Council and Lead Member for Finance, Councillor Jim Millard said. “This includes unlocking new opportunities with our partners, delivering affordable homes on Council owned sites, and acquiring properties for temporary accommodation to meet the most urgent housing need.”

The council says that this progress is part of its commitment to “increase the supply of genuinely affordable homes,” in order to “help ensure residents have access to safe, stable, and well-maintained housing.”

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