Methil cladding: Council calls for return of fire appliances due to safety fears
Memorial Court and Swan Court in Methil will have cladding replaced. Image: Supplied by Fife Council. Fife Council is to write to the fire service to request the return of appliances amid cladding safety fears. Council leader David Ross has backed a call by Derek McIldoon, a tenant in […]Click here to view original web…
Cladding on Northampton block of 50 flats declared unsafe after fire regulation changes
Unsafe cladding has been discovered at a Northampton high-rise with 50 flats after fire regulation alterations. Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) recentl y announced they were taking prompt action due to the changes. They were assessing if cladding on blocks of flats over 11 metres […] Click here to view original…
Manchester and Salford revealed as most at risk cities from inadequate cladding
New data reveals Salford and Manchester are the most at-risk cities from inadequate cladding – with more than 20 buildings identified with ACM systems which are unlikely to meet building regulations. Utility Bidder has carried out research which reveals the UK areas most at risk from inadequate cladding. The […] Click here to view original…
‘The mortgage on our buy-to-let property jumped from £200 to £1,200 a month and we can’t sell it’
A couple who invested in property to fund their retirement have seen their monthly mortgage payments rise by £1,000 in a year as a result of consecutive interest rate rises. IT worker John Palmiero, from Buckinghamshire, and his wife have an interest-only tracker mortgage on their north London flat. […] Click here to view original…
Cladding that is no longer compliant identified at block of around 50 flats in Northampton, council confirms
The organisation that manages the block of flats says daily checks will take place until remedial work begins Cladding that is no longer compliant has been identified at a block of around 50 flats in Northampton, the council has confirmed. Alliston Gardens, in Semilong, which is managed by Northampton […] Click here to view original…
Northampton social housing block residents told cladding unsafe
Image caption, Social housing provider Northamptonshire Partnership Homes said people in Alliston Gardens were being given the latest information By Peter Walker BBC News, Northamptonshire People living in a block of about 50 flats have been told the building is fitted with cladding that no longer meets safety standards. […] Click here to view original…
Northampton social housing block residents told cladding unsafe
Image caption, Social housing provider Northamptonshire Partnership Homes said people in Alliston Gardens were being given the latest information By Peter Walker BBC News, Northamptonshire People living in a block of about 50 flats have been told the building is fitted with cladding that no longer meets safety standards. […] Click here to view original…
Action needed over Northampton flats cladding after fire safety law change
NPH and WNC are now taking “swift action” Action is needed over Northampton flats cladding after a change in fire safety laws. Council-owned high-rise flats were previously assessed in 2018 after the Grenfell incident and found to be compliant. However, in January this year, changes to fire safety legislation […] Click here to view original…
Northampton: Cladding in flats not up to standard
Image caption, Cladding might have to be removed from flats in Northamptonshire By Martin Heath BBC News, Northamptonshire A council has told its tenants they could find out on Monday whether cladding on their flats fails new safety standards. Contractors are assessing blocks of flats in Northampton and, so […] Click here to view original…
Action needed over Northampton flats cladding after fire safety law change
Action is needed over Northampton flats cladding after a change in fire safety laws. Council-owned high-rise flats were previously assessed in 2018 after the Grenfell incident and found to be compliant. However, in January this year, changes to fire safety legislation meant the Government issued updated guidelines around safety […] Click here to view original…
Plymouth woman severely burned in 15-storey flat fire
A woman has been severely burned in a tower block fire in Plymouth. Fire crews rushed to Tavy House, in Duke Street, Devonport in the early hours after the emergency incident. Crews from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue attended the scene along with the ambulance service. One woman […] Click here to view original…
Northampton: Cladding in flats not up to standard
Image caption, Cladding might have to be removed from flats in Northamptonshire By Martin Heath BBC News, Northamptonshire A council has told its tenants they could find out on Monday whether cladding on their flats fails new safety standards. Contractors are assessing blocks of flats in Northampton and, so […] Click here to view original…