Council house ceiling collapses twice, injuring mother and nephew
Venesha Rose says she is still waiting for repairs after her Gipsy Hill home's ceiling fell for the second time in eight months.
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The ceiling in Venesha Rose's council house in Gipsy Hill collapsed for the second time in eight months on 27 August, leading to her and her nephew requiring hospital treatment. The latest incident occurred after repairs were carried out following a previous collapse in January.
Previous Collapse and Ongoing Concerns
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The initial ceiling collapse in January narrowly missed Ms Rose's three-year-old daughter. The family was moved into temporary accommodation and returned to the property in May. Ms Rose stated that repairs completed after the first incident had not addressed the root cause of the problem. She claims to have first complained about leaks at the property in 2024. Upon returning home in May, Ms Rose reported that the electrics were still exposed and the property continued to leak, despite the water being turned back on. She said she sent photographic and video evidence of ongoing problems to Lambeth Council but received no visits.
Injuries and Hospital Treatment
The second collapse on 27 August saw the study ceiling fall onto Ms Rose and her nephew. Both were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. Ms Rose's nephew was struck in the leg by a piece of wood. A GP note seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service detailed Ms Rose's injuries, including concussion-related headaches, lower back pain, bruising, and neck pain. Ms Rose also reported that her daughter later fell down the stairs due to non-working lights, leaving parts of the property in darkness.
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Council Response
A spokesperson for Lambeth Council stated they were "shocked and saddened" by the reported injuries and added that the authority had not previously been made aware of them. However, emails seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service show Ms Rose informed the council about her injuries following the collapse. The council spokesperson also confirmed awareness of the necessary repairs and stated they had contacted Ms Rose "several times" regarding the work, including carrying out repairs at the property. An appointment has been arranged, and the council stated they look "forward to resolving the last remaining issues."
Questions this report answers
+When did the ceiling in Venesha Rose's council house collapse?
The ceiling in Venesha Rose's council house in Gipsy Hill collapsed for the second time on 27 August. The first collapse occurred in January of the same year.
+Who was injured in the ceiling collapse?
Venesha Rose and her nephew required hospital treatment after the second ceiling collapse on 27 August. Ms Rose suffered concussion-related headaches, lower back pain, bruising, and neck pain.
+What has Lambeth Council said about the incidents?
Lambeth Council stated a senior surveyor visited the property immediately after the latest collapse. They also said they were aware of the repairs needed, had contacted Ms Rose several times, and are working to resolve the remaining issues.
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