Landmark towers could fall…

Consultation documents reveal Leytonstone demolition option.

Two landmark towers could be demolished under plans to rejuvenate a London neighbourhood.

Three options are being considered for the future of council-owned Fred Wigg and John Walsh towers, in Montague Road, Leytonstone (a town best known as the birthplace of David Beckham), which contain 234 flats between them.

In consultation documents, the first option involves refurbishing the existing flats, including fire safety works, balcony improvements, and new bathrooms and kitchens.

Option two is to demolish the two towers and completely rebuilding them.

Option three is to sell one tower block and refurbish the other.

Both these options would result in tenants being rehoused.

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