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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow Residents Without Fire Evacuation Plans Face Safety Fears
Disabled residents in Harrow are expressing concerns over fire safety, as new legislation for emergency evacuation plans does not cover buildings under 11 metres. Campaigners highlight issues like broken lifts and locked evacuation equipment, urging for broader safety measures.
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Property & Planning · HarrowCouncil housing in Harrow: 2,142 households waiting, 283 homes a year
Harrow’s housing register holds around 2,142 households against roughly 283 lettings a year. This sets out who qualifies, the five bands, the income and savings limits, the real waiting times the council publishes, and the new scheme arriving in September 2026.
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WorldEstate Demolition Halted by High Court Ruling
Demolition of the Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead is paused following a High Court decision. A judicial review will assess if Bexley Council had all necessary information before approving Peabody Housing Association's redevelopment plans for 2,800 homes.
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WorldWandsworth Council Fined for Disabled Woman's Housing Delay
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a disabled resident, referred to as Miss X, £6,300 and a monthly allowance after failing to move her from unsuitable accommodation for over two and a half years. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council at fault for significant delays.
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WorldLift Safety Concerns After Woman Trapped
A woman was trapped in a lift with a broken emergency call button on the Middlesex Street Estate in February. Residents are now advised to carry mobile phones in lifts due to ongoing issues, sparking criticism over maintenance standards.
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WorldColliers Wood tower AC split sparks outrage
A 19-storey tower block in Colliers Wood has seen its air conditioning switched off for residents in temporary accommodation, leading to temperatures exceeding 40C. Private tenants in the same building reported functioning units, prompting accusations of a 'tale of two temperatures'. Sadiq Khan's office called the situation 'completely unacceptable'.
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