What should you do if water is coming in through the edges of your windows? It can be a problem with the window frames or it might point to structural issues with your block.
The FixMyBlock podcast series captures the stories of tower block residents and community organisers around the UK. If you would like to take part and share your experiences please get in touch.
Anne Clarke is a councillor in the London Borough of Barnet. We ask her about her experiences in supporting residents in her area with housing and disrepair problems
Annie Barrett, a tenant of Marsh Drive estate in the London Borough of Barnet joined forces with her neighbours to tackle disrepair in their blocks. We interviewed Annie to find out what action she and her community took.
Examples of how residents across various London estates organised to solve the problem of cockroaches – permanently. In some cases the benefits went beyond mere pest control and even brought new paid work to the residents.