Council tower block, Barton House in Barton Hill was urgently evacuated last night due to mysterious “structural issues” that emerged, apparently, out of nowhere. And it hasn’t taken long for private sector vultures to spot a lucrative business opportunity. This email was sent to councillors today:
From: Carole Wingrove <CWingrove@lsh.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:12:19 PM
To: Carole Wingrove <CWingrove@lsh.co.uk>
Subject: Barton House Bristol – Assistance with Alternative Accommodation
Dear Councillor,
We are sorry to hear of the challenge at Barton House in Bristol where 400 residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure while inspections are carried out.
We understand temporary rest centres have been equipped for residents in need.
I wanted to reach out to offer our assistance should you need temporary accommodation for residents who have not been able to stay with family or friends or if, for any reason residents are unable to return for a period of time.
Please let us know should you need assistance, our team of relocation experts are here to help. We have relocated over 100,000 people into cost effective alternative accommodation since 1999.
We would also like to offer the renowned and trusted expert Lambert Smith Hampton service as one of many solutions for the Temporary and Emergency Housing crisis that is gripping councils across the UK.
We understand today, there are about 575 social housing blocks that used Large Panel System as a construction method in England. According to Tower Blocks UK, this was used widely in the post-war housing boom and there have been problems on many different council estates, leading to residents being moved out and buildings demolished.
Whilst this is only speculative at Barton House, we understand there are other social housing blocks, Charleton House, John Cozens House, Haviland House and Langton House in Bristol.
Our expert teams of Asset and Property Management alongside procurement services include:
- Leasing stock for short to long term requirements (which could comprise individual housing units or property suitable for conversion)
- Entering into JV with a housing delivery partner
- Innovative Pod and Grey Site accommodation
- Acquisition or development of new stock
- Emergency Pre-Funded Decant and relocation solutions
- End to End Street Acquisition Solution
Key Public Sector Contacts
- Neil Parlett – nparlett@lsh.co.uk
- Keith Hughes – khughes@lsh.co.uk
- Adam Ramshaw – aramhsaw@lsh.co.uk
Should you need any assistance, please contact us, we are available to discuss a range of solutions at your convenience.
Kind regards,
Carole
CAROLE WINGROVE
Business Development Executive
A3 Relocation Solutions
11th Floor Maitland House, Warrior Square, Southend on Sea, SS1 2JY
Direct – Office – 01702 221111
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