The flats had been occupied by people released from slums and overcrowded conditions.

Tenants were complaining of gas and water leaks, despite the flats being ostensibly luxury.

Two properties on adjoining plots, overlooking the Sandwell Valley and near Dartmouth golf course, had recently come on the market.

Angry residents confronted a Wolverhampton Council housing inspector over the disruption they suffered while central heating was being installed in their homes. The photograph shows Ann Nightingale taking to George Sharp.

Two-year-old David Thirkell climbed out of the window and nearly fell 100 feet to his death from his sixth-floor flat. Councillor Sid Martin and Diane Thirkell are quoted and Sandwell Council is mentioned.

Ernest and Gloria Barry, of Wattle Road, West Bromwich, were campaigning to get families, including that of their son, moved out of the block and have the flats demolished, because of damp, disgusting living conditions. The photograph shows Wendy and Mart

Members of the Blakenhall Gardens Tenants’ Association were demanding that the Council flats were allocated to more matrue couples, after residents discovered a flat had been left with rubbish and damage in every room. The photograph shows Jean Evans surr

The Grade Two listed Georgian farmhouse and barn were sold at auction at the Clarendon Hotel in Chapel Ash. Paul Joseland of Nock and Joseland is quoted.

The Walsall and District Housing Trust had built a new development of 47 houses. Sandwell Council and the Reverend John W. Jackson are mentioned. The photograph shows Lee and Patricia Groves next to the plaque marking the official opening of the developme