Faulty lifts 'force residents to sleep in lobby'
Summary
Residents of the Waterloo Hub Hotel in London, including people with disabilities, report that broken elevators have forced some to sleep in the lobby. The hotel is used for temporary housing by local councils, which are investigating the poor conditions, including non-functioning lifts and pest issues. Both Camden and Westminster councils express concern and seek urgent repairs and improvements.Key Facts
- Waterloo Hub Hotel provides temporary housing for people, some with disabilities, managed by Camden and Westminster councils.
- The hotel's lifts have been unreliable, leading to accessibility issues for residents.
- Residents report other issues, like rats, broken safety doors, and bedbugs.
- Councils spend significant amounts on temporary accommodation in London due to high homelessness rates.
- Camden and Westminster councils are investigating the reported conditions and demand improvements.
- The hotel management has not commented on the situation.
- Residents have shared health and safety concerns, demanding better accommodation standards.
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