Leaking windows and no insulation are a constant feature of life in Great Arthur House at the heart of Golden Lane Estate. Although a revolutionary building when first constructed, the tower is now showing its age with residents complaining of rainwater seepage, poor insulation and condensation leading to DIY measures to keep warm and dry.
Like all council estates, Golden Lane is subject to the Government’s Decent Homes Standard designed to ensure that all public housing is ‘warm, weatherproof and …with reasonably modern facilities’.
Find out more at http://www.communities.gov.uk/housing/decenthomes/whatis
By 2010 the Government is insisting that all public housing is brought up to the Decent Homes Standard. Neighbouring estates in Islington and the Peabody Estate in Whitecross Street have all completed major refurbishment - but not Great Arthur House. Landlords City of London Corporation are so behind in taking action that they have asked for special dispensation from the Government to delay making any changes until 2012 with completion now not expected until 2013.
This state of affairs mean that residents will continue to suffer from poor insulation and high heating bills. Will they be compensated and is there a realistic programme for completing these vital works?
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