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A programme of demolition and reconstruction has been decided upon by Brighton & Hove City Council to address tower block safety concerns.
Structural surveys last year found that eight of the council’s large panel system (LPS) buildings no longer meet current safety standards for withstanding a collapse in the case of an explosion or large fire.
Councillors have agreed to consult on and progress with the development of plans to regenerate the sites.
The other options looked at were to strengthen and refurbish the buildings but research found that strengthening work would only guarantee the buildings’ safety for a further 20 years, despite being costly and disruptive.
The eight council-owned LPS buildings in the city are:
- Dudeney Lodge and Nettleton Court in Hollingdean
- Falcon Court, Heron Court, Kestrel Court, Kingfisher Court and Swallow Court in north Whitehawk
- St James’s House in Kemp Town.
Councillor Gill Williams, cabinet member for housing, said: “This is a big step, but after very careful consideration of the options, we have agreed in principle that regeneration is the preferred option.
“Since October last year, I have been working with officers and meeting with householders to explore the options about the future of these blocks. We recognise that these buildings have happy memories, in some cases for three generations of families.
“This is why it was important for us to explore all the options in detail, including strengthening and refurbishing the blocks. That would only buy us 20 more years, at great cost and disruption, without solving the core safety issues.
“By creating more family sized homes in the city, it should reduce wait for a 3-bedroom home down from the average of eight years.
“We will now begin working hand-in-hand with residents on every step of the next part of the journey.”
He added: “We are fully committed to supporting residents through every step of this process, to listening to them, and to building a better future – together.”
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