Barton House problems less severe than first thought, Bristol council says

After more surveys on 65-year-old block, council says residents will be allowed back but it cannot say when

Residents of Barton House, the Bristol tower block that was urgently evacuated a month ago amid safety concerns, have been told that the problems are not as severe as was thought and they will be allowed home, but not before the new year.

About 400 tenants were suddenly asked to leave in November after a survey found there was “a material risk” to the structure of the block in the event of a fire, explosion or large impact.