"London has more than double the number of dangerous buildings than the rest of the country put together, leaving residents in a precarious situation almost ten years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy."
"The unnamed questioner from Theatro Tower highlighted the ongoing danger of Aluminum Composite Material cladding, which can contribute to rapid fire spread and toxic fume release."
"Currently, 2,298 buildings have undergone remediation, but 15 buildings have yet to start the necessary ACM remediation, leaving many residents trapped in unsafe conditions."
The Mayor of London acknowledged the city's unique struggle with dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings, which has left many residents in unsellable and unsafe properties. Despite a national deadline for remediation by 2029, London has more than double the number of hazardous buildings compared to the rest of the UK. Many residents, including those in Theatro Tower, are still living with Aluminum Composite Material cladding, which poses fire risks. While some remediation has occurred, a significant number of buildings remain unaddressed, leaving vulnerable populations in precarious situations.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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