Richmond Council has reported that 22 affordable homes have been completed in the borough this year.
Councillor Chris Varley, Lead Member for Housing at Richmond Council, said: “Richmond Council continues to play an active role in supporting the diverse needs of our community.
“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.”
Richmond Council noted that 20 affordable homes are starting at Mereway and Meadows Hall, including social rent, London Living Rent and supported living.
Construction is ongoing for over 200 affordable homes on sites across the borough, including the former Greggs Bakery, Richmond College, and phase one of the Ham Close regeneration.
Varley added: “Regeneration is an incredibly important part of addressing the ongoing housing crisis and enables local authorities, like Richmond, to increase the number of genuinely affordable homes, while improving the quality of existing housing for residents.
“We’re incredibly proud to be investing in revitalising key areas throughout Richmond.”
Councillor Jim Millard, Deputy Leader of Richmond Council and Lead Member for Finance, said: “We are making full use of every available funding stream to maximise the number of homes we can provide.
“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.”
Varley said: “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and even prouder of the difference it’s making for local people.
“Affordable housing is about creating places where people feel safe, comfortable, and can confidently build their lives.
“The Council is determined to keep that momentum going.”
