Haringey Council is facing criticism for its handling of mould and damp complaints, being ranked the mouldiest borough in England. Julia Dagg from the London Renters Union organized a protest to highlight this issue, where many community members reported similar problems with mould in their homes. The council has been urged to address the situation more transparently, with calls for accountability in ensuring the quality of housing for tenants. Officials maintain their commitment to providing safe living environments, despite contesting the accuracy of the complaints data.
Haringey has been ranked as one of the mouldiest boroughs in England, with eight of the ten worst local authorities in the country being London councils.
During the protest, numerous members of the public approached the group, expressing their own issues with mould in their homes and relating to the cause.
Julia Dagg expressed that there is significant shame surrounding the discussion of disrepair, mould, and damp in homes, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues publicly.
Cllr Sarah Williams stated that the council is focused on providing quality homes, despite claiming the data does not accurately reflect Haringey's housing situation.
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