Winnie McLennon, a 55-year-old resident of Priory Park in Hornsey, cannot sleep in her bedroom because of excessively hot floorboards caused by heating pipes. She has complained multiple times to Haringey Council about the situation, which worsens during heatwaves. Many vulnerable residents live in her block, and Winnie struggles with health issues on top of the heat. Despite running several fans to combat the heat, her situation remains dire with escalating meter charges and no compensation from the council. Her recovery from a recent operation is also hindered by the extreme warmth.
Two years ago the weather was hot and I told Haringey I was burning up. This year is worse and I complained and they ignored it. The pipes are on the floor and 24 hours a day they are very hot, even in winter it's boiling.
In this heatwave I can't sleep in my bedroom, I have a bad back and have to lie on the sofa, which makes it worse.
Last week I put 65 on the meter and this week there's only 30 left. I can't turn the fan off. They don't give any compensation.
It's not healing because it's too hot. I can still feel it burning me and itching me.
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