Hyndburn Homes - security compromised.

[jaysay]

Good news folks Kate Watkins rang me from the Observer at 5-30pm to tell me that HH and the fire brigade have had a compromise and the locks will be replaced, well done one and all with this, especially MargaretR

[Neil]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Good news folks Kate Watkins rang me from the Observer at 5-30pm to tell me that HH and the fire brigade have had a compromise and the locks will be replaced, well done one and all with this, especially MargaretR

I hope she found out before they were off stone and it makes this weeks paper

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Neil

I hope she found out before they were off stone and it makes this weeks paper

They're running with the original story doing a follow up next week, that's the trouble with a weekly rag if a story breaks it has to wait another week

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by jaysay

They're running with the original story doing a follow up next week, that's the trouble with a weekly rag if a story breaks it has to wait another week

That might not be a bad thing because they have said they will give us locks but not said when.
.....within 7 days is acceptable to me but others may say sooner!

[MargaretR]

See Jaysay's post at post #21
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...s-58718-2.html
Our locks are to be restored but they haven't said how soon.

This result is due to swift decisive action by our local Fire Brigade

The way this development was relayed to me was -
"the firemen have summoned the chairman" - (to a meeting)
How's that for "an offer that can't be refused"

[Margaret Pilkington]

What a result Margaret! Well done.

[cashman]

Good on yer all who kicked up about this stupidity.

[harwood red]

great stuff and fab result, well done margaret

[jaysay]

It's something, that with just a modicum of sense, should never have happened. Maybe if the people who actually make these decisions lived in premises that are affected, they would give a bit more thought.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by jaysay

It's something, that with just a modicum of sense, should never have happened. Maybe if the people who actually make these decisions lived in premises that are affected, they would give a bit more thought.

Maybe if they had bothered to talk to the people who lived in the flats they would have known why it was not wanted and saved themselves some money.

It looks like Hyndburn Homes are very out of touch with their residents.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Neil

Maybe if they had bothered to talk to the people who lived in the flats they would have known why it was not wanted and saved themselves some money.

It looks like Hyndburn Homes are very out of touch with their residents.

Or they just bowed down to the Fire Brigades wishes without first consulting with them. It was stated that the FB were concerned that residents would be locked in blocks of flats if there was a fire. well in my block the locks were able to be opened without a key from the inside or a key from the outside, which, as it appears is the sort of lock that they will be using now, meaning the bottom line is an exercise in stupidity and totally unnecessary expense and rather embarrassing to say the least

[MargaretR]

This escapade has prompted me to examine legislation relating to housing associations and fire safety in multiple occupancy dwellings.

I have decided that the flat I am in is below standard in many respects.

I will be moving using BwithUs, so will stay with 'social housing' landlords.

The restoration of locks means that the need to move is less urgent, so I can be more selective.

PS thanks for the kind comments, but all I did was google for hours on end (which isn't unusual for me )

[Margaret Pilkington]

Margaret, don't hide your light...you had the tenacity and resolve to get t he situation sorted, and that deserves praise......and thanks from those who could not have done it for themselves.

[heth]

Well done MargaretR!!
Dont be shy either, you brought this to peoples attention and got it resolved.
Also your pic in the paper!!

[garinda]

Well done Margaret.

They should make you the housing Czar.