Residents in Hucknall flats to get £100 goodwill payment from council after broken lift finally fixed
Residents of a Hucknall block of flats are to receive their second early Christmas present in quick succession.
Earlier this month, residents at Titchfield Court in Orchard Street finally saw the lift their block of flats fixed after being broken for more than three months – leaving many of the elderly residents virtual prisoners inside their own flats because they found getting up and down the stairs to the building front door too difficult.
Now though, the lift is now fully repaired and working and all residents in the block are now to receive £100 from Ashfield Council in a goodwill gesture.
Carol Chuntry, one of the residents at the block, said: “The council rang me and told me we were getting some compensation which is lovely, I think we’ll all have a little tipple to celebrate!
"I’m just so glad it’s all been sorted out now and we can get out and about again.”
Hucknall councillor Lee Waters (Ash Ind), who represents Hucknall Central on the council, welcomed the gesture and said it reflected the council’s commitment to supporting residents.
He said: “The lift being out of action caused real inconvenience for many tenants, especially those with mobility issues.
"I raised these concerns directly with the council on behalf of residents, and I’m pleased there will be a £100 goodwill payment for everyone affected – it’s the right thing to do.”
“The most important thing is that the lift is now fixed and fully working.
"I’m glad this has all been resolved in good time for Christmas, and I hope this payment goes some way to recognising the difficulties residents have faced.”