Just a quick post to say I’m still alive (barely), and don’t have Covid19…
I didn’t think my nightmare could worsen but it has…I shall have some pictures soon to illustrate the problem I’m having with both my domicile and the authorities concerned with my care (in-fact all those who, supposedly, owe me a duty of same), … it will be difficult for me to talk about but it must be done (also in case I do expire), …
hope you guys are o.k…I’ll be in contact when it’s possible…
Hang in there Gerard. If you need to you can PM somebody x
Second that, G. Don’t be shy, old buddy.
Hi guys…hope to retrieve some photos today (that will be shared liberally incl. to our ward councillor -Tory head of council-, trying to arrange support from a UNITE Union solicitor through my v.old -Trotskyist-, friend Tony Twine -he was around when the boys were setting up Media Lens and he published a decent magazine called “Impact” here in Southampton-). Thanks for your support, means something right now. I’ll be in contact.
G
The bags read “Asbestos Waste”!
Two months they’ve left me like this…I already have COPD for God and Goddess knows whose sake!
Got any heat, G?
I’ve had to vacuum up particulate matter myself…they (the council), did not even inform me my living room ceiling was not to code…on top of which my dear neighbours have been (illegally), burning solid fuel (following the leak of their large aquarium that finally finished off my ceiling), that blew
back all over my domicile (ever had to deal with fly-ash?)! Happy days!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZJ2Y9uxb5Y
Will the council pay for accommodation, carriage or storage? No! I’m going to sue!
https://www.arafel.co.uk/2016/12/dont-wake-lion-magnum.html
Hi guys!
Got the next set of pictures and finally received a visit from a council worker who will be again testing samples for asbestos (they won’t act until confirmed), this means I should be hearing about the works schedule soon (and will have to find storage facilities, transport for my possessions and somewhere to stay when they seal my front room for the duration), I will post the new images shortly!
#OMICRON is that “Odium Medicum” you Insensate Cretins I don’t mean to be Rude but you’re Obviously Nuts?
This is not the first time I’ve encountered asbestos in this flat, the first time (which was following some works sanctioned by a council occupational therapist), solid asbestos waste was left (I was not informed and did not know what it was), and the consequences were disastrous, since which I have been diagnosed with COPD. We have been lied to regarding the efficacy and thoroughness of the removal of dangerous asbestos waste from both private and public premises, it’s a whited sepulchre. A G.P told me; “I found a pile of asbestos waste in an airing cupboard near a hot water system once”. I asked her; “So you reported it?” She said (I could hardly believe my ears); “No (it happens all that time), it’s not my job!” She also told me that there were children on the premises. Nuff f**king said!
Correspondence with Lifeboat crew member: ““Can’t believe you weren’t given alternative accommodation immediately, on even the suspicion of asbestos contamination” Quite, a central part of my case against the council, if nothing else I hope to change this policy for good, I’m quite prepared to go to the highest court in the land over this. I’m checking my legal status and will be pursuing crowdfunding officially if poss. We will also be approaching the media and including my predicament in the local housing campaign of the Southampton Trade Unionist & Socialist Coalition…
No I’m ill with possible asbestos exposure (hope you can understand my reluctance to talk about this at present), as a result of something being left behind when they modified my flat for me previously (I kid you not). I can’t sugar coat my situation I’m afraid…and I’m having real problems discussing it with my useless family (why the hell should I save their blushes?), anyhoo…few know of my other (medical), research or how well it has been going…I’ve been swimming 1,500- 3,000 m a week (yesterday 1,500 in 50 mins -approx.-). I only hope that if I do die from this eventually I will leave a legacy and that my work will no-longer be ignored. Thanks for your continued support Ian!”
G
https://www.facebook.com/southamptontusc/
"my housing officer), and So’ton City Council have confirmed to me today that my living room ceiling is negative for Asbestos (following a second test), and that repairs have been scheduled, however, as a result of both my conversation with the housing office and perusal of the 14/12/2020 Asbestos Survey I have established that further tests are required (because both possible sources of contaminant are damaged), on both my bedroom ceiling and floor and other areas of Thermolite flooring (also -as well as Artex I now discover-, a possible source of Asbestos contamination). I also draw your attention to; “Incident 10, External rear Garden Asbestos Cement Sheet debris (15/06/2017), Comments 30cm/30cm broken panel bagged and removed” on the Asbestos Survey which refers to the sheeting I mentioned in my previous email, bits of which went on to contaminate my garden and to which I was exposed when working my garden (see prev. email), so clearly not all the broken pieces were removed. Why did Mitie (for it is as a result of the alterations they carried out that the sheeting was dumped in my garden), not either remove the sheeting or inform the tenant (myself), of the composition of the waste? It was after exposure to this source of contamination that I was diagnosed with COPD! I intend to scan the Asbestos Survey and will therefore be able to make copies available.
My housing officer also suggests that I might make complaint to the council regarding the fact that I was left for nearly three months thinking that I was living in a hazardous environment because of the “Asbestos Waste” bags taped to my ceiling and that I was also not informed of the possibility that the council could “decant” (their terminology), me to another address (and help me with storage and transportation of my possessions prior to the removal of the Asbestos waste), should I prove eligible for such support. Clearly this story is not over and I will now be pursuing every avenue in order to achieve (an at least partially), satisfactory outcome. Thank you."
“Following our conversation this morning I have further examined my flat, in-fact it is possible that my bedroom ceiling is Artex (it is very shallow but clearly patterned with swirls on examination), and this ceiling is rather badly damaged (this was done by accident whilst moving furniture), also some of the thermoplastic tiles were damaged and others scraped whilst removing carpet tape. Clearly these matters should be addressed as a matter of urgency, I would appreciate a visit from the housing inspector ASAP esp. given the proposed works (and prior to in order that we can arrange a proper schedule whereby all issues can be addressed at the same time). It must be remembered that as the tenant I have clearly previously been under-informed re: the presence of possible Asbestos contaminants in (with-held). If the bedroom is compromised I will still require a “decant”! Thank you.”
I have video (BBC South Today are interested in the story), but it’s in the wrong format to post here at present, when I have time I’ll upload it to YouTube.
Vids. are viewable on Twitter (pls. see thread): https://twitter.com/Williamtheb/status/1471178923828523012
Nb. The sheeting was only removed after I had reported the possible presence of Asbestos waste in my garden.
