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Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April
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Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April
Cooper Close, Waterloo Road, a smart block of flats which was completed last April. But it is still empty, rotting away while housing lists grow longer. It was built by the Greater London Council but instead of letting the 63 flats they decided to sell to a housing association. The buyers, Greater London Secondary Housing Association, planned to dispose of the flats under a co-ownership scheme. However, plans have delayed after the GLC and the Government went to war after the GLC discovered that the cost of building exceeded the market value of the flats. 10th January 1980
Mike Maloney
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM 880 182
Media ID 21792373
© Mirrorpix
Building Council Empty Flats House 1980
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Cooper Close, Waterloo Road - A Tale of Neglect and Broken Promises
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. This haunting print captures the desolate state of Cooper Close, a once-promising block of flats completed just last April. Standing empty and decaying, it serves as a grim reminder of the growing housing crisis plaguing London. Originally built by the Greater London Council (GLC), hopes were high that these 63 modern flats would provide much-needed homes for those on housing lists. However, instead of letting them out as intended, the GLC made an ill-fated decision to sell to the Greater London Secondary Housing Association. Under their co-ownership scheme, plans were in place to ensure affordable housing for many. Sadly, these plans hit a roadblock when it was discovered that the cost of construction far exceeded market value. This revelation sparked a bitter conflict between the GLC and government officials. As time passes since this photo's capture on January 10th, 1980, Cooper Close stands as a symbol of broken promises and bureaucratic failures. Meanwhile, housing lists continue to grow longer with each passing day. Mike Maloney's poignant image serves as both a historical record and a call to action—a stark reminder that neglecting our responsibility towards providing adequate housing has dire consequences for those in need.
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