Ledbury Estate

In August 2017, emergency work was carried out in the blocks after major issues were found in the structure of the buildings. This includes the removal of the gas supply and introduction of the waking watch.

After several years of investigation and discussions, in 2021, residents helped us decide on the future of the Ledbury towers. The results of the ballot were that 86% voted to demolish the Ledbury towers and replace them with high quality homes. Bromyard House is already in the process of being rebuilt.

Fire risk assessments for the blocks have been carried out regularly during this time. During the most recent check, it was discovered that the existing issues have got worse.

When combined with the new problems caused by the storage of lithium batteries needed for e-scooters, which increase the risk of fire, we have agreed that we cannot risk people living in the blocks long-term while we wait for the new homes to be built on site.

Residents need to move out of the buildings as soon as we can find alternative housing that meets their needs. We are speaking to each household about their housing options and how we will be helping with the move.

You can visit the Tenants and Residents Hall, on the Ledbury Estate, from 8am to 8pm to talk to someone who can answer any questions you have. You can also call 020 7732 2757 or 020 7732 2886 or email Ledburyhousingteam@southwark.gov.uk.

Urgent move from the Ledbury towers

We visited each household on Wednesday 31 July 2024 to explain the need for them to move out sooner than expected for safety reasons. They were given a document with answers to questions they might have.

Download the questions and answers document  ^{(PDF, 138kb)}

Ledbury Right to Return

The Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Cryan, has signed an Independent Decision to guarantee the Right to Return for tenants in the four Ledbury Towers. Read the full decision.

The council’s Cabinet members have approved the decision to arrange a Buy Back offer for leaseholders in the four Ledbury Towers who'd like to leave. Read the full report.

Fire Risk Assessments

A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a document to show the process of evaluating the factors that determine the hazard from fire, the likelihood of a fire and the consequences to the building if one were to occur. This assessment must be carried out by a Competent Person (someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge) and the Significant Findings must be recorded. As with all housing providers, Southwark Council continues to look at ways the FRA process can be improved due to ongoing changes in building regulations, new guidance and technical advances. As a result, risk assessments for the same building will change over time to take into account these changes and an FRA published today may look somewhat different to an earlier version. The latest document is always relevant and it remains ‘live’ until a new FRA is done.

• Bromyard House ^{(PDF, 926kb)}
• Peterchurch House ^{(PDF, 713kb)}
• Sarnsfield House ^{(PDF, 537kb)}
• Skenfrith House ^{(PDF, 568kb)}

Page last updated: 01 August 2024