Council chiefs told them the cladding on the two tower blocks was a “substantial” fire hazard. While the insulation materials – known as EPS (expanded polystyrene) – are not the same as those used on Grenfell Tower, they are also deemed a fire risk. “Before the council removed the cladding I had never had any of these problems in my flat and I’ve lived here since 2010,” she said. “My heating bills have increased from £36 per month to £86 per month since the cladding was removed. “The council should have pre-empted the problems that have occurred after they removed the cladding,” she said.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2020 16:18 UTC