Waltham blocks still in need of fire safety measures
More than 300 “high priority” fire safety fixes in housing blocks in Waltham Forest are still incomplete more than four
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Councillors fear residential towers could leave Basildon town centre in darkness
Councillors have criticised a developer over plans for a development which is so tall it could leave parts of Basildon
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New appeal over Basildon high-rise bid
A fresh appeal over plans for a town centre “landmark” consisting of hundreds of flats in Basildon has been launched.
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Council defends Southend tower block fire safety measures
Stringent fire safety checks have been undertaken in tower blocks, Southend Council bosses insist following criticism. A fire safety expert
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Call for sprinkler systems to be installed in Southend tower blocks without delay
A FIRE safety campaigner has called for a scheme to fit high-rise tower blocks in Southend with sprinkler systems more
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New Chelmsford lock plans “most practical, realistic and affordable solution”
A £6million plan for a single lock next to new automatic floodgates in Chelmsford, allowing boats to navigate upstream, is
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Council ready to talk after Leytonstone tower block residents stage parking protest
Tower block residents have won a stand-off against Waltham Forest Council over parking spaces after barricading their car park for
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Southend Council approves scheme that could see sprinklers in all tower blocks
Council leaders have agreed to launch a pilot scheme that could lead to all high-rise tower blocks in Southend being
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Council committed to carrying out crucial fire safety checks on Southend tower blocks
A residents association has slammed Southend Council for taking more than six months to carry out extensive fire safety checks
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