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

Three options are being considered for the future of council-owned Fred Wigg and John Walsh towers, in Montague Road, Leytonstone, which contain 234 flats between them.

In consultation documents seen by the Guardian, 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 tennants being rehoused.

Residents’ association, Tenants’ Action Group, has organised a petition calling for option one to be chosen, which has attracted 158 signatures.

In a statement, the group said: “The council’s survey of tenants’ views was not properly done.

“Tenants were asked for views without being given details on what the options are and the implications for tenants.

A public meeting to discuss the options, organised by Waltham Forest council, will take place at 6.30pm on November 4 at Epicentre Community Centre, in West Street, Leytonstone.

For more on this story, see next week's Guardian - out Thursday