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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

'I thought I was going to die': Mum's terror as lift plunges two floors in Shepherd's Bush Westfield housing block

An alarmed resident recounts a near-death experience in a malfunctioning lift, raising safety concerns for families in the building.
#camden-council
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Residents and landlords urged to give views on future of HMO licences

Camden Council seeks community input to improve HMO licensing to enhance safety standards in shared homes.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Council under investigation by housing watchdog over dangerous window complaint

Camden council is under scrutiny for poorly handling window installations, endangering resident safety, and failing to provide critical data during consultations.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Council under investigation by housing watchdog over dangerous window complaint

Camden council is under scrutiny for poorly handling window installations, endangering resident safety, and failing to provide critical data during consultations.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Extra $180M

Directing the extra $180 million from the A's stadium funding to Nevada schools could address educational funding issues.
#fire-safety
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London

Replacing cladding needs urgent action, adviser says

Replacing unsafe cladding is urgent; prioritizing current home safety over new construction is essential, according to safety advisor Dame Judith Hackitt.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tower blocks near former asbestos factory earmarked for demolition

Colne House and Mersea House face safety and health issues, with potential demolition as the preferred solution due to high repair costs and disruption.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London

Replacing cladding needs urgent action, adviser says

Replacing unsafe cladding is urgent; prioritizing current home safety over new construction is essential, according to safety advisor Dame Judith Hackitt.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tower blocks near former asbestos factory earmarked for demolition

Colne House and Mersea House face safety and health issues, with potential demolition as the preferred solution due to high repair costs and disruption.
more#fire-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
London

Councillor who oversaw Grenfell works donated to Badenoch's Tory leadership bid

Kemi Badenoch's connection to Grenfell Tower oversight raises serious ethical concerns about prioritizing political contributions over resident safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bring criminal prosecutions against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, urges Gove

Companies profiting without acknowledging responsibility for disasters like Grenfell should face financial penalties to ensure justice is served.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago
NYC real estate

So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?

Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.
Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
7 months ago

Video shows NYC building superintendent kicking tenant down stairs, beating him with wrench

A Manhattan building superintendent was arrested for violently attacking a tenant over a rent dispute, highlighting issues of safety in housing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
NYC real estate

A Deadly Fire Exposes the Plight of Low-Paid Migrants in Wealthy Kuwait

Kuwait's rich economy fails to protect its vulnerable migrant workers, who face evictions and unsafe living conditions despite significant wealth in the nation.
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