Our visit to Brighton represents the first in a series of case studies examining the experiences of local authorities managing Large Panel System (LPS) blocks. This series will provide a factual account of what we observe and learn from each location, followed by our reflections which highlight both positive aspects and concerns for wider policy and practice. By developing this format, we aim to create a template for understanding challenges and potential solutions related to

Tower Blocks UK extends our deepest sympathies following the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, on the 26th November 2025. The fire has claimed at least 151 lives, including one firefighter, with many more injured. The blaze spread rapidly across seven 35-storey residential blocks undergoing renovation, all covered by bamboo scaffolding and protective netting. Investigations have revealed that some of the netting used did not meet fire-retardant standards, likely con

At Tower Blocks UK, we aim to provide valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in the issues surrounding high-rise residential buildings. That's why we want to recommend Up in the Air by Holly Smith, a historian and advisor to TBUK, published by Verso Press. This book offers a thoughtful look at Britain's multistorey council housing, telling the story of these buildings through the experiences of the people who live in them. In Up in the Air , Holly examines the

In an announcement on 10th July 2025, the government has decided to pause debarment investigations into seven organisations linked to...

At Tower Blocks UK, we stand with the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, a tragedy that claimed 72 lives and revealed huge failures in...

Blue Light Show at London Olympia 18th June 2025 In mid-June, Tower Blocks UK attended the 9th International Tall Buildings Fire Safety...

This June marks the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, an avoidable tragedy that resulted in the loss of 72 lives. At Tower...

On May 2, 2025, Tower Blocks UK attended the Festival for Community Organising held at Camberwell College of Art in Southwark. The event...

April 2025 Barton House tower block, Bristol In March 2025, we undertook a follow-up visit to Barton House in Bristol, following our...

I was devastated to hear recently of a further two deaths arising from children falling from the window of a high-rise tower block. The...

In May 2024, two young lives were tragically lost in falls from London tower blocks. The devastating incidents involved 5-year-old Aalim...

There have been a number of high-profile evacuations from buildings in response to structural and fire safety concerns in the wake of the...

Tower Blocks UK, in collaboration with London Tenants Federation and Rainbow Collective present 'Maddocks House'. As part of our ongoing...

Tower Blocks UK has collaborated with the Manchester Cladiators and Claddag campaign groups to share the experiences of Manchester...

Tower Blocks UK visited Barton House in Bristol on Saturday 2nd March 2024 to engage with residents and gain insight into the current...