Swindon的租户报告说,在修理窗户后会形成严重模具;理事会承认尽管存在健康风险,但反应迟缓。
Tenants in Swindon report severe mould after window repair; council admits delayed response despite health risks.
斯温顿的租户大卫和琳达·柯蒂斯报告称,最近更换玻璃后,窗户周围出现了浓密且毛茸茸的霉菌生长,导致墙纸剥落,并因哮喘和慢性阻塞性肺病(COPD)而带来健康问题。
Tenants David and Linda Curtis in Swindon report worsening mould growth—described as thick and furry—around a window after a recent pane replacement, causing peeling wallpaper and health concerns due to their asthma and COPD.
尽管12月21日联系了市议会非营业时间热线,但未立即采取行动。
Despite contacting the council’s out-of-hours line on December 21, no immediate action was taken.
该理事会承认它没有遵循自己的潮湿和模具政策,承认反应迟缓,并证实12月24日为解决这一问题进行了一次访问。
The council admitted it failed to follow its own damp and mould policy, acknowledged a delayed response, and confirmed a visit on December 24 to address the issue.
政府指南警告说,潮湿和成型会严重影响呼吸卫生和心理福祉,尤其是对弱势个人而言。
Government guidance warns that damp and mould can severely impact respiratory health and mental well-being, especially for vulnerable individuals.