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Council & Politics · LondonLondon homes at high risk of overheating, report warns
Londoners are facing an increasing risk of overheating in their homes, with 75 per cent of social housing stock identified as being at high risk. A new report urges the Mayor to speed up home retrofitting to protect residents from extreme heat.
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Local News · LondonOne million London children face heat risk as council urged speed retrofits
A report presented to the London Assembly says more than one million children could suffer health problems as overheating homes become common. The Assembly warned the Mayor to accelerate passive‑cooling retrofits, noting that 75% of social housing is at high risk and 86% of residents report overheating.
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Council & Politics · HackneyHackney Council to face new legal duty on tenant home cooling
Hackney Council will soon have a legal obligation to ensure its tenants' homes are kept cool, as part of an extension to Awaab's Law. The new regulations, expected by the end of 2026, aim to address the growing risk of overheating in London properties.
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