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To: Cllr Richard Olszewski
Alexandra Road Retrofit: Stop Potential Fuel Poverty, Mould, and Inequality
We demand that Camden immediately cease all current design and procurement until a fully modelled, comprehensive retrofit, including renewable energy, insulation and ventilation is developed.
Why is this important?
Camden Council’s proposed heating retrofit for the iconic Grade II* listed Alexandra Road Estate risks locking residents into permanently high bills, colder homes, damp and mould and greater inequality.
The current proposal:
- No insulation to walls or roofs
- No renewable energy, despite proven savings of 20–50% from solar PV
- No ventilation, leaving homes vulnerable to damp and mould
- No thermal modelling, even though this is required under Awaab’s Law
If Camden proceed with these works roof insulation and solar panels will not be possible to be installed in the future. Camden tenants will face permanently high heating bills, while private homeowners elsewhere enjoy subsidies and efficient upgrades.
The resident-led proposal, backed by leading engineers and sustainability experts, offers a cheaper, healthier, and futureproof solution:
- Roof and wall insulation
- Solar PV on all roofs
- Mechanical heat recovery ventilation (where possible)
- Full thermal modelling including cold bridging assessment and overheating
✅ I support this proposal and ask Camden Council to work with residents to deliver it.
This is not just about Alexandra Road. It’s about how we retrofit all council homes ensuring affordability, sustainability, and fairness.
#AwaabsLaw #Health #Equality #ClimateChange #Retrofit #HousingRights
#AwaabsLaw #Health #Equality #ClimateChange #Retrofit #HousingRights
