The UK is currently suffering from a pandemic where residents are being asked to stay at home. In the Battersea Park area, the Covid – 19 transmission rate is above average, making the need to stay home even more crucial.
Despite this, Wandsworth Council have given residents of Selworthy and Sparkford house just one weeks’ notice of works due to take place on their building that will require contractors to enter their homes. Residents fear that construction workers entering their homes could put themselves and their families at an unnecessary increased risk of contracting Covid-19. Furthermore, residents who are doing the right thing and staying indoors have no garden. The scaffolding required to replace the windows will reduce natural light entering the resident's homes and have a huge impact on their mental health. Residents are having to work from home and in many instances home school their children simultaneously. Major works will not only impose on their privacy but also affect the ability of residents being able to do their jobs and will hinder their children’s learning. In addition to this disruption, residents are being asked to pay for these works despite the UK being in a recession and residents feeling financial pressures more than ever. Considering the above, I am calling on Wandsworth Council to:
- Halt works on Selworthy and Sparkford House until national restrictions have been lifted and the infection rate is below 0.2.
- Consult with residents as to how the remediation will be paid for with compassion for residents.
- Ensure that due notice will be given to residents when work does commence.
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Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2021
53 Comments
So I’m told I can’t meet family I’m extremely vulnerable but I’m meant to let any Tom dick or Harry enter my home how can that be
They also want us to take down our own sky dishes. I don’t really fancy hanging out of my sitting room window up on the 17th floor.
On top of the inappropriateness of doing this work now. I’m told the cost has risen from £6k to £11 (per flat) due to increase rental cost of scaffolding since Grenfell. That’s a hidden £5k Grenfell tax right there. Work should wait till prices fall. It’s not a justifiable cost increase (or particularly ethical)
Please would WBC consider resident concerns on: 1. The extremely short notice (1 week) given to residents prior to works starting. 2. No explanation or protocols given re Covid protection for residents and from contractors. 3. No detailed update on schedule of works causing confusion on some works to be done. Thankyou
It's a major health and safety issue to be carrying out cosmetic major works during this corona virus pandemic. Not safe for people who have to isolate. Will be too disruptive and noisey for those who work/study from home The disregard to the residents by giving such short notice for works to begin.
If the residents are worried it should be postponed!
Can’t believe this all that’s going on your workman in confident space with everything that’s going on with regarding COVID
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The UK is currently suffering from a pandemic where residents are being asked to stay at home. In the Battersea Park area, the Covid – 19 transmission rate is above average, making the need to stay home even more crucial.
Despite this, Wandsworth Council have given residents of Selworthy and Sparkford house just one weeks’ notice of works due to take place on their building that will require contractors to enter their homes. Residents fear that construction workers entering their homes could put themselves and their families at an unnecessary increased risk of contracting Covid-19. Furthermore, residents who are doing the right thing and staying indoors have no garden. The scaffolding required to replace the windows will reduce natural light entering the resident's homes and have a huge impact on their mental health. Residents are having to work from home and in many instances home school their children simultaneously. Major works will not only impose on their privacy but also affect the ability of residents being able to do their jobs and will hinder their children’s learning. In addition to this disruption, residents are being asked to pay for these works despite the UK being in a recession and residents feeling financial pressures more than ever. Considering the above, I am calling on Wandsworth Council to:
- Halt works on Selworthy and Sparkford House until national restrictions have been lifted and the infection rate is below 0.2.
- Consult with residents as to how the remediation will be paid for with compassion for residents.
- Ensure that due notice will be given to residents when work does commence.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2021
53 Comments
Many here have been shielding for nearly a year now and do not want our buildings turned into busy construction sites with less than one weeks notice of work starting. Scaffolding blocking our only natural light and the noise pollution will have a detrimental effect on mental health as well as the impact that will have on those who are working and/or homeschooling.
So I’m told I can’t meet family I’m extremely vulnerable but I’m meant to let any Tom dick or Harry enter my home how can that be
They also want us to take down our own sky dishes. I don’t really fancy hanging out of my sitting room window up on the 17th floor.
On top of the inappropriateness of doing this work now. I’m told the cost has risen from £6k to £11 (per flat) due to increase rental cost of scaffolding since Grenfell. That’s a hidden £5k Grenfell tax right there. Work should wait till prices fall. It’s not a justifiable cost increase (or particularly ethical)
Please would WBC consider resident concerns on: 1. The extremely short notice (1 week) given to residents prior to works starting. 2. No explanation or protocols given re Covid protection for residents and from contractors. 3. No detailed update on schedule of works causing confusion on some works to be done. Thankyou
It's a major health and safety issue to be carrying out cosmetic major works during this corona virus pandemic. Not safe for people who have to isolate. Will be too disruptive and noisey for those who work/study from home The disregard to the residents by giving such short notice for works to begin.
If the residents are worried it should be postponed!
Can’t believe this all that’s going on your workman in confident space with everything that’s going on with regarding COVID
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Many here have been shielding for nearly a year now and do not want our buildings turned into busy construction sites with less than one weeks notice of work starting. Scaffolding blocking our only natural light and the noise pollution will have a detrimental effect on mental health as well as the impact that will have on those who are working and/or homeschooling.