While summer heatwaves are a source of excitement for many, for residents in Sutton’s Balaam House, they are feared.
Creeping temperatures that “cook” the 60-flat tower block have already caused some residents to suffer heat-related illness, including vomiting, with several temporarily rehoused. Now, as temperatures are forecast to exceed 30C in the coming days, residents are bracing for the worst as they call on the local authority to act.
