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Asbestos & Council Housing
Up until the 1970s, asbestos was used in house construction and was particularly useful as a heat resistant material for fire protection. These materials are safe providing they remain intact; they can represent a danger only if asbestos fibres get into the air and are breathed in. Some of the Council's properties contain asbestos materials in the gutters and downpipes, shelving or backing to boiler cupboards and surrounding baths and basins.
If you are carrying out any improvements to your home and are unsure about whether you have asbestos product, please contact your local Housing Office before starting work and we will be happy to advise you. Remember you should always have the Council's permission before carrying out any improvements to a Council property.
We will tell you if the Council's contractors are going to do any work that may involve asbestos. The contractors will make sure that you and your family are kept safe during the works and will inform you when the work is complete.
If you are concerned about asbestos in your home, please contact your local Housing Office, where staff will be happy to provide you with further information and advice.