BBC's Olympic use of tower block angers tenants

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities

Residents of a London tower block are upset that Newham Council has let the top five floors of the building to the BBC for Olympic coverage purposes.Tenants have claimed that the council has previously told them that the building is unsafe.The council are in the process of rehousing Lund Point's tenants so it can begin redevelopment of the Carpenters Estate, which has led to protests by residents.Neighbouring tower Dennison Point, which is also earmarked for redevelopment, has had its top floors ...

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