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Council & Politics · NewhamNewham Council placed family in unsafe Plaistow tower block despite safety warnings
Sahra Osman warned Newham Council about broken window restrictors in Jacobs House, Plaistow, where her son Aalim Ahmed fell to his death on 16 May 2024. The inquest heard the council knew of the family’s safety concerns but did not treat them as urgent. No verdict has been reached.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council relocates families from Colliers Wood tower over heat risks
Wandsworth Council is moving four households out of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after reports of extreme heat and restricted air conditioning. Residents say temperatures hit 37°C, while the building’s management denies blocking access to cooling systems. Other councils are reviewing placements at the 19-storey tower.
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