Pensioners in Fishponds say rain has been seeping through their ceilings and causing damp and mould at their housing association properties. Terry and Julia Gilborson, who live at College Court, became particularly worried after reading on Bristol Live about the tragedy of toddler Awaab Ishak in Rochdale, who died due to untreated mould.
“You should care for your neighbour and we felt strongly that we should help. We had read about the baby who had died because of mould, we felt we should speak out,” said Julia, who said their flat is not the only one affected in the block.
Sovereign Housing Association, which manages the block of flats, said it is "not aware of multiple reports of damp and mould at these homes". However, it has acknowledged the issue with leaks and said it is working to identify the source. Late yesterday (Thursday), it confirmed it has appointed specialist building surveyors to carry out a more detailed structural survey and was committed to resolving the residents’ issues.
