Our flat is so cold I’ve had to stick bubble wrap around the windows…. no one gives a s*** about us because we’re poor
RESIDENTS of a "nightmare" block of flats have stuck bubble wrap around the windows to try and keep the cold out - and say "no one gives a s***" because they're poor.
Locals living in Pendleton flats in Salford were left "dreading" Christmas after Grenfell-style cladding was removed in September 2020 and never replaced.
"I have to put blankets around my legs. I was dreading this Christmas. We have get through another winter."
She said before the changes to the outside of the building, her home would be "as warm as toast" within 30 minutes when she switched the heating on.
However, it's now "like being outside" - even though she tries to keep it warm all the time.
Lynne bought thick curtains and keeps her blinds down in an effort to conserve the heat.
She even put bubble wrap below her windows in a desperate attempt to stay warm.
"Unfortunately, due to well documented issues around clarity of regulation and ability to secure funding, that affects landlords nationwide, the work has taken longer than anticipated.
"All of the cladding has now been removed and necessary preparatory works are taking place prior to the reinstatement of cladding which is expected to start on some of our blocks in the next few months."
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The company has apologised for "the inconvenience and disruption".
"We have a dedicated team supporting our residents and keeping them informed and are doing our very best to put things in place to mitigate any disturbance," he said.