'Not many of us could comprehend having to deal with such circumstances.'
West Dunbartonshire’s housing officers want to reassure council tenants their safety is a priority following the death of a two-year-old exposed to a mouldy house in Rochdale.
During the most recent housing and communities committee, West Dunbartonshire Council asked for reassurance that plans were being put in place to protect vulnerable residents in the community.Angela Wilson, supply distribution and property, said: “We were all extremely sad at the tragic event and not many of us could comprehend having to deal with such circumstances.
“We want to overtly say that we completely understand the concerns tenants, elected members and officers have around that. We empathise with the concerns we may have.
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