THURROCK’S very own Erin Brockovich has won a vital victory in her fight against toxic mould in Thurrock’s housing stock.
Belhus resident, Deirdre Lodge has fought a two year campaign but has now found a real ally in deputy leader, Val Morris-Cook who is taken her campaign on board.
A number of committees will now be specifically set up to wrestle with the problem.
The committees will meet every month. There will also be an awareness campaign to go to houses, schools and surgeries.
Portfolio holder for Housing, Cllr Morris-Cook will also bring on board a number of experts such as Univ of Manchesters, Dr Atherton/ National Aspergillus centre and the ISSE/ Institute of specialist Surveyors and Engineers.
None of this would have been achieved without the sterling work and dogged determination of a very dedicated and very brave woman.Mrs Lodge, we salute you!
Thanks M C for all your support, and to my Husband Simon and Peter Perrin for all the running around you did for me. Still lots to do, but with the team TBC have put together to tackle this problem we can and will achieve our goals.
Well Done to everybody.
Well done mum, you have worked so so hard to achieve this awarness about toxic mould. You have had your ups and downs and struggled at times but your determination and passion to help others has finally arrived. You are truley a magnificant women and i am proud to be called your daughter! I do hope that one day i will be your double and have your qualities in life.
Well done Dee from all in Fortin Close, I knew you would make it, you are a truley wonderful women, thanks to you several peoples lives will be saved, I hope you go on to see the problem completely stopped, and our homes improved sio that it doesnt happen again, and well done Simon for your dogged support of your wondefull wife and mother.
Congratulations Deidre!! Mold can cause serious health problems. For more information about the health effects of mold, go to http://truthaboutmold.info and check out the Global Indoor Health Network at http://globalindoorhealthnetwork.com. Be sure to read GIHN’s new position statement which discusses the diagnosis and treatment of illness caused by mold.