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Labour calls for inquiry into Westbourne Terrace housing failures

Labour Councillors have called for an inquiry into the condition of 69-77 Westbourne Terrace after residents complained about the failure of City West Homes to carry out long-promised works.

Residents have told Labour Councillors that: “Balconies have deteriorated and need rendering. Major structural work has to be undertaken before they can carry out internal refurbishment. They ripped up floor coverings in Nos 69-77 Westbourne Terrace in January 2009. Apart from health and safety issues with the stairs, the main entrances and landings are so filthy. Apparently they can only sweep these areas as they say there is no point in steaming the dirt and muck.”

“We have had a cycle of men with clipboards, updates galore, and our 4th project manager in 3 years. There is going to be a general meeting in April but I am at my wits end now.”

Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, Leader of the Labour Group, said:

“This is a shocking story of incompetence and poor service by City West Homes. We demand a full inquiry in the failures at this block of flats. When the works are finally completed leaseholders have been told that they face a bill of £6,000 but they and tenants will get no compensation for the years of neglect by City West Homes.”

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