RESIDENTS of a high-rise block of flats and shops where cladding failed Government fire safety tests have had their say at a meeting with officials.

Bradford Council announced that a sample of external cladding taken from Landmark House, a prominent seven-storey building on Broadway, in Bradford city centre, had fallen below the required standards.

But the authority said while there was “no need” to evacuate the site, “increased surveillance” would be introduced, and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) said a series of new interim safety measures have been introduced including 24/7 patrols.

The Government fire safety tests were implemented following last month's Grenfell Tower tragedy in London.

A private meeting was held at City Hall tonight for residents concerned over the safety failings of the building, which houses 91 apartments and a number of commercial units.

Speaking after the meeting, Michael Obradovich, who has lived at Landmark House for four years, said: "We still don't really know what's happening. They still need to do more tests.

"During the meeting they were trying to reassure people that it is safe.

"But I think there should be a sprinkler system in place in the flats.

"We were told that it is not safe, but it is safe to stay there.

"I feel reassured after coming to the meeting. Having a 24/7 guard there is good.

"It's been good to have our say tonight."

Chris Kirby, WYFRS area manager for fire safety, who gave a presentation at the meeting, said firefighters would attend Landmark House to meet with residents and to carry out smoke alarm testing.

He said: "The residents have raised some genuine concerns.

"Interim safety measures have been introduced to Landmark House by the company in charge of the building and we are happy with those.

"We want to give people that reassurance. It is about working with the building owners and the local authorities to give people the reassurance."