Almost three months since we began our campaign Awaab's Law is on the cusp of becoming a reality. Housing secretary Michael Gove visited Rochdale yesterday (February 9) to promise the parents of Awaab Ishak how their late toddler will have a lasting legacy.
Awaab died aged two in December 2020 following prolonged exposure to mould. His inquest last November heard Rochdale Boroughwide Housing were aware of the issue for several months before his death, but failed to act.
An investigation by the Manchester Evening News last summer found other families struggling with damp and mould on the same estate, with some children being rushed to hospital for breathing issues. The social landlord inspected properties on Freehold following our investigation, and found a staggering 80% of properties were affected by damp and mould.
