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Leeds City Council’s executive board agreed to proceed at a meeting last month (18 October) to demolish the six blocks – three of which are by RAH Levitt,

Client Haringey Council has appointed the London-based practice to the Tottenham scheme, which aims to explore retrofit options for two 1960s Large Panel

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The council proposed that the four towers be demolished in phases, starting with Bromyard House, and replaced with new council homes. Half of any extra homes built will be council homes. Originally the plan was to strengthen and refurbish the blocks, however a detailed report by engineer Arup subsequently revealed the buildings were at risk of disproportionate collapse and the projected costs of remediation spiralled. Southwark’s cabinet member for council housing Stephanie Cryan said: ‘I ...

Residents back demolition of London estate’s Ronan Point-style towers Residents have voted to demolish all four Ronan Point-style towers on a south London estate due to major problems with their structural stability Advertisement The council proposed that the four towers be demolished in phases, starting with Bromyard House, and replaced with new council homes. Half of any extra homes built will be council homes. Originally the plan was to strengthen and refurbish the blocks, however a detail...