Breaking: Chief executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Homes 'removed' from role after Awaab Ishak death
The chief executive of an under-fire housing association has been 'removed' from his role in the wake of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak.
His death was branded a 'defining moment' for the housing sector as the inquest heard action to treat and prevent the mould was not taken by the housing association, despite repeated pleas from Awaab's family. "The coroner noted that RBH had made changes as a result of the tragic death of Awaab. Under new leadership RBH will continue to embed these changes and to continue to drive further improvements to our homes and to our communications with tenants.
It was a tragedy that could and should have been prevented. That's why the Manchester Evening News and Shelter are campaigning for a change in the law that would compel housing associations not to allow any other child, or anyone else, to suffer in damp and mouldy social housing.
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