The cost of bomb-proofing Blair's home will reach £80,000 (and guess who's paying)

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Windows featuring reinforced glass that can withstand an explosion will be fitted throughout the house, while external doors will be replaced with steel-lined blast-resistant ones.

The latest alterations to beat potential terrorist attacks are in addition to a £100,000 overhaul to turn the property in Connaught Square, Central London, into a fortress.

Scroll down for more

The cost of bomb-proofing Blair's home (pictured) is part of his £3m a year security bill

Mr Blair was warned by MI5 and police when he bought the townhouse three years ago that it posed a security risk, because its location is so exposed.

The four-storey property has already been knocked through to an adjoining mews house in an effort to increase security.

Police have now told the square's residents' association that the cost of guarding the former Prime Minister is £3 million a year.

One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "We were told that figure during one of our meetings with local police officers.

"It seems an enormous sum to be paying out, but they are clearly still concerned about his safety even with all the security features.

"And if Mr Blair gets bomb-proof windows then other residents will insist that they have them, too. And the Home Office should pick up the bill, because the Blairs' move into our community has caused security problems for us."

The move follows a spate of security scares in the square, including a recent incident when police used a remote control robot to investigate a suspect car.

And Westminster Council is also considering changing parking restrictions, as police have now been forced to cone off public pay-and-display bays directly opposite Mr Blair's home.