Join us for a compelling discussion with Matt Lismore, chair of the Weavers Quarter Residents' Association and a prominent housing activist. Matt shares his firsthand experiences from the Weavers Quarter estate in Barking, East London, where residents have faced significant safety concerns due to structural flaws in their homes.

In this episode, we delve into the alarming issues surrounding the estate's balconies, which were found to be constructed with unsuitable materials, leading to partial collapses and posing serious risks to residents. Matt discusses the journey from raising initial concerns to confronting developers and local authorities, highlighting the challenges of ensuring accountability in the housing sector.

We also explore the broader implications for housing policy, tenant rights, and the importance of resident advocacy in driving change. Matt's insights shed light on the systemic issues within the housing industry and the urgent need for reform to protect residents' safety and well-being.

Further Information:

https://x.com/MattLismore

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0keq45y4zjo#:~:text=Weavers%20Quarter%20Residents'%20Association%20leader,%E2%80%9Csalt%20in%20the%20wounds%22.

https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/balcony-built-by-bouygues-collapses-amid-barking-estate-building-safety-concerns/5126271.article

https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68417916

https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/london-council-begins-safety-inspections-at-levitt-bernstein-designed-housing-after-parts-of-balcony-fall-off/5126320.article

https://www.building.co.uk/news/london-council-begins-safety-inspections-after-parts-of-balcony-at-bouygues-housing-fall-off/5126297.article

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