Image: Peter Facey / Leamington House, Earlsdon Street, Portsmouth
Two Portsmouth tower blocks face demolition after cladding inspections following the Grenfell Tower fire revealed the concrete is weakening.
Cladding was removed from Leamington House and Horatia House after the disaster and while Portsmouth City Council was looking for suitable replacements, detailed building surveys revealed problems with the original 1960s concrete.
The council put additional safety measures in place and started moving residents to new homes.
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