London fire: 125 firefighters battle blaze at block ‘covered in same cladding as Grenfell

Full article – https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1432982/london-news-london-fire-New-Providence-Wharf-blackwall-grenfell-cladding MORE than one hundred firefighters rushed to tackle a blaze this morning at a block of flats at New Providence Wharf, in east London, which is understood to be covered in the same cladding as Grenfell Tower. London Fire Brigade said 20 fire engines and about 125 firefighters were sent to the…

This Council Housing Has Mould So Severe It Looks Like Fire Damage

Full article – https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/council-housing-south-london-damp-mould_uk_6058d87fc5b66a80f4e9a0be This Council Housing Has Mould So Severe It Looks Like Fire Damage ITV News exposes the horrific living conditions in a south London tower block that are branded the worst experts have seen A block of council flats in south London that is covered in thick layers of black mould, suffers from…

Director of Tenant Assist Matthew Condrad speaks to the Manchester Evening News

Full article – https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/pendleton-cladding-freezing-flats-grenfell-19816840 Matthew Condrad is the director of Tenant Assist which is representing the residents in their legal action against Pendleton Together and the council. “The flammable cladding exposed tenants to an intolerable risk, and fire hazards remain in existence,” he said. “Removal of the cladding also has also caused extreme cold as it…

Salford City Council Set To Approve Increased Charges For Freezing Tenants

PENDLETON FLATS ‘UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION’ CLAIM 127 Pendleton tenants have joined in the commencement of litigation against Pendleton Together and Salford City Council, claiming that their properties are ‘unfit for human habitation’. “Fitness for human habitation is assessed with reference to 29 hazards, which include extreme cold, fire risks and electrical safety” says Matthew…

Over 100 Salford Tenants To Take Pendleton Together And Salford Council To Court

PENDLETON FLATS ‘UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION’ CLAIM 127 Pendleton tenants have joined in the commencement of litigation against Pendleton Together and Salford City Council, claiming that their properties are ‘unfit for human habitation’. “Fitness for human habitation is assessed with reference to 29 hazards, which include extreme cold, fire risks and electrical safety” says Matthew…

Regeneration shame of Grenfell Tower

What began in the stunned aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 continues at the public inquiry. Establishing, through an examination of the facts, who was responsible for the deaths of 72 people and the loss of hundreds of homes is the first step towards holding those people or organisations accountable. Nicholas Holgate, chief executive…