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High Court halts Thamesmead estate demolition over emissions data
A High Court ruling has paused the demolition of Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead after a resident argued Bexley Council lacked full greenhouse gas emissions data. About 20 households remain on the 1960s estate, which Peabody plans to replace with new homes.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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Council & Politics · All LondonFamilies in London temporary housing denied air conditioning
Families living in temporary accommodation in a London glass tower were reportedly denied access to in-built air conditioning during a heatwave. According to a letter from Fernando Quintana Marrero published by The Guardian, the building possesses the necessary cooling systems, but they were not offered as an amenity to residents.
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Air conditioning disabled for temporary accommodation tenants in Colliers Wood
Tenants in publicly funded temporary accommodation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have had their air conditioning units switched off, leading to reports of children collapsing from heat. Building management told residents the cooling was not offered as an amenity for their specific tenancies.
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