Council Leaves Woman Without Hot Water for a Month
A woman living on a Hackney estate has been left without hot water and heating for over a month, despite repeated attempts to seek support from the council.
Michelle Atterbury, 56, has been struggling to keep herself clean and warm. She told the Citizen:
“It has been very stressful trying to keep myself clean and warm. I haven’t been able to have a proper wash because there’s no hot water.
She has resorted to boiling the kettle and filling the sink for a flannel wash, and using an electric blanket to keep warm.
- Boiling the kettle to wash dishes and wipe down surfaces
- Using neat disinfectant daily to clean kitchen surfaces
Author's summary: Council neglect leaves woman without hot water for a month.