Croydon Council makes tenant wait over a year for damp and mould check
Croydon council's inspection and repair delays resulted in severe maladministration, causing significant distress for residents affected by damp and mould.
Parents plead for help after girl, one, taken to hospital six times due to mould
A one-year-old girl in south London has been sent to hospital six times due to damp and mould in her flat, sparking concerns about her health and prompting a plea for help from the local council.
The family's situation is reminiscent of the tragic case of Awaab Ishak, who died from a respiratory condition caused by extensive mould.
Overcrowding in London is a problem, with 11% of households in the city classified as overcrowded, compared to 4% nationally.