‘Dangerous’ building cladding used despite fire risks
Grenfell Tower fire in London killed 72 people. -AP Cladding filled with combustible material was allegedly marketed as safe throughout Australia, despite being linked to major blazes worldwide including London’s catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire. Click here to view original web page at www.sheppnews.com.au
Fire union chief slams ‘disgusting’ lack of action ahead of final report into Grenfell Tower tragedy
Matt Wrack has slammed the ‘disgusting’ lack of action from the government since Grenfell. Picture: Alamy The head of the Fire Brigades Union has branded government inaction since the Grenfell Tower tragedy “disgusting”. Listen to this article Loading audio… Speaking exclusively to LBC, Matt Wrack, the union’s general secretary, […] Click here to view original…
Labour turns screw on housebuilders for failures on cladding fix
In total, 55 companies signed a “developer remediation contract” with the government in 2023 Angela Rayner’s housing department has launched a searing attack on builders for failing to remove Grenfell-style cladding. The housing minister Rushanara Ali has summoned major developers to a ministerial roundtable after accusing them of dragging […] Click here to view original…
‘I’m stuck in my flat and nobody is helping’
Lucy Tissington bought the property in 2017 A woman who says she is unable to sell her flat due to its cladding has described the “huge emotional impact” the situation is having on her. Leaseholder Lucy Tissington said it had been almost impossible for potential buyers to get a […] Click here to view original…
Aberdeen flats become first in Scotland to have fire-risk cladding replaced post-Grenfell
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot scheme set up following the Grenfell tragedy. Extensive construction work was carried out on the nine-storey building to ensure it meets strict fire regulations in […] Click here to view original…
How will Labour handle cladding and leasehold issue?
Marisa Abrahams (Legal Director) and Claire Lamkin (Partner) are in the real estate & construction team at law firm Kingsley Napley Whilst the housebuilding side of Angela Rayner’s new role of Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has garnered headlines in the first week of the […] Click here to view original…
‘Fire could rip through my tower block due to shoddy repairs’
A tenant living at a rundown block of flats in Hackney claims he fears a devastating fire could destroy his home. David Coleman, who has lived at 63-162 Fellows Court for a decade, believes shoddy repairs by landlord Hackney Council are putting residents at risk. He said that the […] Click here to view original…
Firm and director prosecuted for giving inaccurate cladding information
An Ipswich-based firm and its director have been prosecuted for breaching fire safety regulations after a case brought by protection officers from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). The block at 2-100 Wolsey Street in Ipswich (picture: Google Street View) Sharelines An Ipswich-based firm and its director have been […] Click here to view original…
Life is a ‘nightmare’ for residents plagued by rats, mice and dust in ‘Dickensian’ Salford tower blocks
Cladding has been removed on the buildings – but safety work is ongoing. Get the latest MEN breaking news on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Join us on […] Click here to view original…
First Scotland High-Rise Has Dangerous Cladding Replaced
A BLOCK of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot scheme set up following the Grenfell tragedy. Extensive construction work was carried out on the nine-storey building to ensure it meets strict fire regulations in […] Click here to view original…
Cladding remediation works completed on Aberdeen high rise
NEWS Cladding remediation works completed on Aberdeen high rise PUBLISHED AUTHOR FPA Media SHARE Scotland’s first high-rise building has seen its combustible cladding replaced as part of the Scottish government’s cladding remediation scheme Aurora Apartments, a nine-storey building in Aberdeen, has completed its remediation work to remove dangerous cladding […] Click here to view original…
Aberdeen’s Aurora Apartments first in Scotland to finish cladding removal project
First high-rise in Scotland finishes cladding remediation The Aurora Apartments in Aberdeen have become the first high-rise building in Scotland to have hazardous cladding removed and replaced under a government pilot scheme initiated after the Grenfell tragedy. This milestone, reported by The Fire Industry Association , ensures enhanced fire […] Click here to view original…