Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy & Housing (Newham Council)
Newham Council's Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy and Housing recently decided on grant funding for cladding remediation works.
On 4 September 2026, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy and Housing, made a decision at an Officer Key Decision meeting regarding a grant funding application for cladding remediation works at two residential blocks.
In November 2025, the Passivhaus standard for all new council homes was discussed as part of the Affordable Homes for Newham programme, aiming to construct energy-efficient homes. This policy was outlined in a report at an Officer Key Decision meeting.
The Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy and Housing is a senior leadership position within Newham Council, responsible for inclusive economy and housing matters. This role involves overseeing housing and economic inclusion initiatives across the borough.
Key facts
- The Passivhaus standard for new council homes was discussed at an Officer Key Decision meeting on 14 November 2025. Source
- Newham Council mandates the Passivhaus standard for all new council homes. Source
- The Passivhaus policy was outlined in a report on the Affordable Homes for Newham (AHfN) programme. Source
- Newham was one of the first councils to declare a climate emergency in 2019. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.