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Cradley Heath Residents Face Six-Month Isolation as Landslides Block Access to £400K Homes

Sandwell Council demands Dunedin Homes clear debris by September, as drainage failures and unlit streets worsen living conditions.

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Overview

  • Two landslides have blocked the only access road to 12 homes on Haden Cross Drive, leaving residents unable to park or drive to their properties for over six months.
  • Sandwell Council has issued an ultimatum to Dunedin Homes, the estate's private owner, to remove the debris by September or face enforcement action.
  • Residents report persistent drainage issues, including sewage overflows during rain, and nonfunctional street lighting, which have compounded safety and sanitation concerns.
  • Homeowners describe significant mental health impacts, with some considering relocation due to the prolonged isolation and lack of resolution.
  • Dunedin Homes has proposed a temporary solution involving a gabion wall but has not provided a clear timeline for implementation.