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[nearly50]

Always laugh at us calling those flats 'the high flats' as they're tiny compared to others. We used to always try to sneak in to have a go on the lifts when we were  wee as they were the only lifts in town. 

Went to the demo but left when I saw a guy going round getting signatures. I recognised him as the poor boy who caught me when I fainted at one of these things last year, haven't got over making a slow of myself yet.

Wonder if May will last the week.

[CLKD]

I think that she has to continue, who else ......... 

Pity the Government/Opposition of the day can't put their niggling to 1 side and all of them act like adults, I've been saying this since I was 17 and it ain't changed yet  .  There doesn't seem to be any unity  they act like kids across the House and spend our money shouting each other down .........

[nearly50]

https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/south-ayrshire-council-reviews-fire-safety-standards-on-high-rise-blocks.aspx

Quite reassuring from South Ayrshire Council

[CLKD]

Tnx.  "Fire routes and fire exits visually inspected on a daily basis " are you able to find out by whom?  Does each floor have an assigned person to pass an eye over routes and exits and is there a tick book I wonder. 

ITV sent a reporter round a block [can't remember where] to talk to the Chairman of the Residents' Association which had visible blue fire signs but there were no break-glass alarm boxes nor extinquishes (sp) ........ despite these being stated on the signage.  The use of fire fighting kit needs to be taught too ....... I don't think that I could pick up an extinguisher, break the seal and use it in time 

[Mbrown001]

Oh we did that too nearly50 at the flats near us 

Most of the blocks that I have been in or driven past have a clearly marked concierge office so presumably the checks are made by them.

I think you could probably do what it took to save your life CLKD. They are not that heavy.

A hotel is a short term measure CLKD. Not a home and she has promised them homes .....it could get very interesting to see how that is achieved.
I wonder how many had contents insurance. Everyone is going to need a lot of help not to mention counselling as they must have  gone through an experience that very few do fortunately.

Mrs Brown

[CLKD]

Not many people think about contents insurance sadly.  Or can't afford it probably.  A Hotel can become a 'home' if necessary in the short term but these folk haven't any items left  . with which to make somewhere homely.   Photos is what I would miss the most  . 

[nearly50]

Oh we did that too nearly50 at the flats near us 

Haha, we used to walk to Prestwick Airport to have a go on theirs too, easily pleased in the 70s

They could open up some of the empty flats owned by billionaires, that'd be a start (though I know it would require a change in law). Interesting that a majority of people supported Jeremy Corbyn on this one though. Wider issue of land banking such a big issue in London that really does need to be tackled.

[cubagirl]

I missed out on all that fun!    No high flats beside us. I was such a goody two shoes I'd have been too scared anyway.

[breeze]

Apparently a lady that owns student flats is offering them free of charge.

[Mbrown001]

Until the students need them 

Goody two shoes CG 

Nearly50. I used to work in the airport. Oh the ghostly stories I could tell


The news has gone a little quieter today I think and the mood a good deal somber.

Too much sensationalism for me. It's people lifes and it should not be used to sell papers.

Mrs Brown.