Vandome Close
Newham Council is addressing a £16.6 million cost increase for its Affordable Homes programme, which includes the Vandome Close project.
Newham Council's Affordable Homes for Newham programme, which includes the Vandome Close project, faced a £16.6 million cost increase across nine projects. This increase was approved through contract variations by Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy & Housing, in November 2025, following a Cabinet meeting in September 2025. A report noted reasons including build cost inflation and market volatility.
The council's decision to approve these variations aligns with its 'plan slowly, build fast' housing strategy, aiming to streamline future developments and increase affordable housing supply. No additional funds were requested for the £16.6 million increase affecting projects like Vandome Close.
No upcoming meetings are scheduled to discuss Vandome Close. The project is part of Newham Council's Affordable Homes for Newham programme, which aims to provide genuinely affordable housing and reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation.
Key facts
- A £16.6 million cost increase was approved for nine projects in Newham Council's Affordable Homes for Newham programme. Source 1 Source 2
- Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy & Housing, approved contract variations in November 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- The cost increases were attributed to build cost inflation, market volatility, and delivery complexity. Source
- No additional funds were requested for the £16.6 million cost increase. Source
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