Tower block residents given safety warnings

Dudeney Court in Hollingdean is one of the tower blocks affected

People living in eight tower blocks have been given safety advice after inspections were carried out.

Brighton & Hove City Council said the surveys showed they do not meet the standards to withstand a large collapse or fire.

The temporary regulations include bans on e-bikes and on vehicles parking underneath the blocks, which are in Hollingdean, Whitehawk and Kemp Town.

The council said a number of drop-in meetings will be held for residents over the coming weeks.

The eight blocks affected are:

• Dudeney Lodge

• Nettleton Court

• Falcon Court

• Heron Court

• Kestrel Court

• Kingfisher Court

• Swallow Court

• St James's House

The blocks were all built using a popular building method in the 1950s and 1960s which used precast concrete panel walls.

Gill Williams, cabinet member for housing and new homes, said: “We are working at pace to put in the additional precautions to ensure the safety of the buildings.

“We have not had any discussion on the longer-term future of the buildings at this stage. Any decisions on that will be made following full consultation with the residents.”

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