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What we’re doing to keep homes safe Last month we told you about the actions we’re taking to make sure you are safe in your home. Here’s how we’re getting on.
We’ve introduced a range of new measures, over and above what we’ve always done, to help keep our borough’s housing blocks safe.
Checking communal areas One of the things we’re undertaking in council properties is more regular checks of communal areas to ensure they aren’t blocked by clutter. Our caretakers are currently visiting housing estates and removing items in the way of corridors and fire exits.
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Obstructed communal areas can stop you or your neighbours escaping in an emergency, wherever you live. If you need help to remove unwanted items, please contact Veolia on 020 7974 2202.
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Director of resident safety We are in the process of appointing a new Director for Resident Safety. This person will work side-by-side with residents to make sure Camden has the highest standards of safety. They will also work with tenants and leaseholders, the Cabinet Member for Housing and the London Fire Brigade as part of a Fire Safety Advisory Panel to oversee the council’s work on fire safety.
Enhanced Fire Risk Assessments on tower blocks We’re carrying out enhanced fire safety checks on all our tower blocks in Camden. We’re also publishing these on our open data portal at camden.gov.uk/fra so you can see the assessments and work planned for your block. The tenants’ gu ide
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Tenants can find detailed fire safety information in their tenants’ guide, or view it online at camden.gov.uk/tenantsguide. Wherever you live, you can arrange a home safety visit from the London Fire Brigade. Book a visit at london-fire.gov.uk or call 0800 028 4428.
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