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- Local News · High Barnet
Archway Heights residents face sixth year of scaffolding
Residents of Archway Heights have endured six years of scaffolding around their homes, with ongoing issues of intruders and anti-social behaviour. Repairs are delayed pending approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
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WorldBuilding safety chief reflects on Grenfell failures
Andy Roe, chairman of the Building Safety Regulator, described the Grenfell Tower fire as a 'total system failure' involving all institutions. He stated that nearly 70% of the UK's high-rise buildings are in London, with 192 currently undergoing remediation. The BSR plans a more rigorous enforcement policy for next year.
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