Thread by @BldgSafetyReg, One of the consequences of not addressing #BuildingSafetyCrisis issues in a block [...]

One of the consequences of not addressing #BuildingSafetyCrisis issues in a block is a forced closure of a building by Fire Service or Local Authority. This thread shows some post #Grenfell prohibitions.

@team_greenhalgh we need to get funding and a plan in place to avoid more

Jun 2017 - New Lawrence House, Hulme @Zurich @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/sep/21/owners-manchester-flats-bills-safety-failings-fire-brigade-new-lawrence-house

Owners of Manchester flats face huge bills after forced evacuation

Claim for £16m lodged after fire officers banned people from living in five-storey block

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/sep/21/owners-manchester-flats-bills-safety-failings-fire-brigade-new-lawrence-house

Jun 2017 - Chalcots Estate, London @CamdenCouncil @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4634986/83-residents-REFUSE-leave-homes-London-estate.html

83 residents REFUSE to leave estate being evacuated in cladding fears

More than 80 people from the Camden tower block that was last night evacuated over cladding fears have decided to remain in their homes, refusing to leave after firefighters advice.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4634986/83-residents-REFUSE-leave-homes-London-estate.html

Aug 2017 - Ledbury Estate, London @lb_southwark @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40891474

South London estate to be evacuated over safety fears

Residents of the Ledbury estate in south-east London will have to move out due to structural problems.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40891474

Aug 2018 - Empress Mill, Trafford @CountrywideUK @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/city-centre-flats-manchester-trafford-14989079

The dream of city living that's turned into an absolute nightmare

Residents have complained for years that they are 'living on a building site' - now the letting agent has given them 10 days to move out

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/city-centre-flats-manchester-trafford-14989079

Feb 2019 - Appleton House, Bradford @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18013854.bradford-high-rise-still-empty-nine-months-evacuated/

High rise still empty nine months after being evacuated

A HIGH rise building that was shut in February due to fire safety concerns remains empty.

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18013854.bradford-high-rise-still-empty-nine-months-evacuated/

July 2019 - Arch Street, London @LQHomesMatter @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/cladding-scandal-homeowners-forced-to-move-out-and-live-in-rented-accommodation-for-two-years-while-remedial-work-stalls/?cmpredirect

Cladding scandal: Homeowners forced to move out and live in rented accommodation for two years...

'They are trying to minimise the costs but in the process are ignoring the human costs'

https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/cladding-scandal-homeowners-forced-to-move-out-and-live-in-rented-accommodation-for-two-years-while-remedial-work-stalls/?cmpredirect

Oct 2019 - Citiscape, Croydon @Barrattplc @team_greenhalgh #buildingsafetycrisis https://insidecroydon.com/2019/10/29/citiscape-residents-locked-out-of-their-homes-as-cracks-appear/

Citiscape residents locked out of their homes as cracks appear

Residents of Citiscape, the 95-flat private high-rise residential block in Croydon’s town centre, have been denied all access to their homes and possessions for nearly six weeks and have now …

https://insidecroydon.com/2019/10/29/citiscape-residents-locked-out-of-their-homes-as-cracks-appear/

Aug 2020 - Aura Court, Manchester @team_greenhalgh
#buildingsafetycrisis
https://www.comptongroup.com/property-aura-court-manchester/