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To be annoyed at council waiting times

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Dancingfairy · 02/08/2017 19:54

My council has a 3 week wait for all repairs. The light in my bathroom has gone, it's not a standar bulb so someone from the council has to come to sort it. I have to wait 3 weeks! So I cannot use my bathroom after a certain time, I usually bath my children before bed but won't be able to for 3 weeks. Aibu to think it should be sorted sooner?

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Pickleypickles · 02/08/2017 20:15

No but you can bath her before its dark or in the kitchen sink if she's only that old.

MrsPicklesonSmythe · 02/08/2017 20:14

What sort of light fitting is it? Standard council fittings are a twist off fitting with the type of bulb posted on pictures by previous posters. Those ones are very easily purchased.

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Dancingfairy · 02/08/2017 20:13

My bathroom doesn't have a window so it is dark now, my baby is still awake sorry she's only 3 months and not in a routine. Surprised I have to explain that. I can't force a baby to sleep.

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Pickleypickles · 02/08/2017 20:13

You are lucky to have a council house, there is a huge list for them everywhere, that's not jealous that's fact. I also think people are saying they would kill to have a problem in the house and just ring the council and they come fix it no cost to the tenant so not jealous just saying you are just ungrateful. I hate this attitude that everyone is entitled. No one is ENTITLED to fucking anything.

Workforfree · 02/08/2017 20:12

Haha I'm far from jealous, simply pointing out that many people do not get housed, or are placed in alternative accommodation, instead of council. 3 weeks in the summer is nothing, surely you have windows and a hallway? Moaning about having to wait, entitled much?

Lostbeyondwords · 02/08/2017 20:11

And you said it's not a standard bulb, which implies it is in fact a bulb. Which is why people keep saying bulb.

Are you going to say what type it is?

caffeinestream · 02/08/2017 20:11

It's daylight outside - how do you need a light to bathe your kids?

ALemonyPea · 02/08/2017 20:10

I live in a council house as well, no jealousy here. You're the one who said it's a council property in your Op.

Don't get your knickers in a twist!

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 02/08/2017 20:09

As your first words in your op are my council it's probably a lot to do with why you live in a council house Confused

Want2bSupermum · 02/08/2017 20:09

If it's just a lightbulb you are lucky they told you 3 weeks. I'm a LL. I'd tell you to take care of it yourself or pay someone to do the work, giving a number for one of my workmen if you didn't know someone.

Is it a fluorescent tube? Does it have a fan? I'm trying to understand why you would be calling to get a bulb fixed. Post pictures here if you want help with how to fix it yourself.

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Dancingfairy · 02/08/2017 20:09

Well saying I'm lucky to even get a council house, yeh jealousy, don't act like that wasn't said.

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PolarisStar · 02/08/2017 20:08

Jealous? Confused

Gazelda · 02/08/2017 20:08

Theres lots of helpful people on this thread too - suggesting ways to get you through the 3 week wait. I think people were pointing out that in the scheme of things, this is a bloody tiny thing to get annoyed about. Surely you can see that those that don't live in council housing either have to deal with it themselves, or suck it up? And I presume you appreciate that council tenants with more serious problems take priority over a lightbulb blowing in the summer months?

Pickleypickles · 02/08/2017 20:07

Where did you get jealous from Confused people simply said fix it yourself or stop acting like a spoiled brat.

Lostbeyondwords · 02/08/2017 20:06

Because lights are usually tenants responsibility no matter where you live. It's lucky and rare to get a council who will change a bulb. So what kind of light is it?

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Dancingfairy · 02/08/2017 20:04

It's not a bulb, jeez I said that in my op! Some jealous people on here aren't there! Whats it got to do whether I live in a council property or not.

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 02/08/2017 20:04

This can't be for real

Floggingmolly · 02/08/2017 20:03

Buy a fecking lightbulb. Jesus!!

Lostbeyondwords · 02/08/2017 20:03

Jeez, what council changes lightbulbs?! Is it a concealed unit with one of those funny shaped lights like that?

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KoolKoala07 · 02/08/2017 20:02

Hmm surely you could get a bulb and change it yourself if it's bothering you that much.

viques · 02/08/2017 20:02

Well if I were you I would move into privately rented accommodation and pay double the rent and hope you get a landlord who does faster repairs.........

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SprinklesandIcecream · 02/08/2017 20:00

It's a good thing it's summer and the days are long Grin. I think 3 weeks is ok, while not ideal for something that's not urgent. Corridor light, torches, floor lamp out of reach etc should work fine in the meantime.