it seems she has a sense of entitlement. She should be thankful that she lives in a country that even has council housing. I do think that the leak should be repaired asap though.

She should think about her own financial situation and growing family.

She’s being too picky. And if she already had that many kids, and needed help, a new pregnancy is irresponsible. Where’s the father or fathers?

When the Mum’s not pregnant, the older children could care for the little ones and her work at night. We don’t know if the older ones are still studying. The eldest one may be job hunting. She could put more double bunks in the kids’ rooms or even triple. Sounds like the place baly needs some essential maintenance even if they only do that.
I wonder if she expects the Govt. to feed or clothe them too,

She has a big family, she must be relying on the government for everything as she can’t work herself.

I’m not sure why she feels the Council is responsible for housing her and her family. I’m not afforded that same luxury. And I don’t know of any houses that can house that many people. Interesting conundrum.

She wants the council to find her a new place for all of her children. I think she needs to not be so picky about where she stays and not expect a television. Television is a luxury that some people can’t afford. Why don’t the council fix the leaks and that should solve one of her problems. And seriously if she has a 20 year old living at home, they should be working and putting money towards the household. What about the people who are living on the streets. Does she think they don’t deserve somewhere to live as well.

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  • • tessie replied
    • 21 Nov 2018 , 2:38 pm

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  Plus where is her husband or partner.

Seriously? She has a children as old as 20 – they could go out and get jobs and their own flats, she could get a job. Judging by her photo I get she at least smokes if not drinks, it’s just poor management and she expects the government to just keep giving her handouts.

Having a leak is not adequate as dampness can cause mould and respiratory problems. I found it hard not to judge this woman as she seems ungrateful for all that she has and I can only assume the leak isn’t that bad or the council would have fixed it.

She needs to have her current house fixed. That would be a fairer suggestion for now.

I think it is only reasonable she has her flat fixed, but why is she continuing having children and then relying on council to provide everything. People like this are a real drain on society, sorry but I just don’t get it, look at the ages of the children so close to one another, she has been doing this for 20 years!

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  • • Misshenry replied
    • 19 Nov 2018 , 9:49 pm

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  I do agree with you in this one!, if she is having more kids where is her partner to help support for a new rental instead of using council to support her habit!!!

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    • • SPerry37 replied
      • 19 Nov 2018 , 10:05 pm

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    Yes I do agree as well

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    • • rachel1970 replied
      • 20 Nov 2018 , 7:14 am

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    I totally agree with you both. Where is her partner, he should be supporting her. Her 20 yo child can go get a job and help her. And stop having babies you clearly can’t afford, use protection.

Agree that the leaks should have been fixed, but the problem of a bigger house isn’t the Council’s, it’s hers. She should be looking for a larger house to rent herself, or let her older children find their own flat to live in. At 20 they should be working.

I dont think its council problem to find her a new place, but I do think they shouldvd fixed the problems with her current place.

Thinking maybe stop with the baby making. Yes the leak should be fixed and young children should not be living over a pub. Plenty of children do not have backyards just have to go to the nearest park. Her older children could get their own places .

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  • • cherz replied
    • 19 Nov 2018 , 9:09 pm

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  Very valid points youngoldlady and I agree.

I will never understand the reasoning behind a parent wanting a large family, other than the reasons being selfish. For goodness sakes please stop breeding so many people. This whole article makes me feel really angry.

If you rely on council housing don’t complain or stop having children and get a job

This is a terrible scenario though I’m sure there would be other cases like this.

I know that some immigrant families are in trouble when they crowd more people/families than they should into the tiny British dwellings. Perhaps there are over-crowding laws and the council will HAVE to act in this case!! But I don’t think we should expect to have as many children as we want and ask society to somehow give them the lifestyle we want too. The world is over-crowded and we have to get a balance with space/resources. Such a difficult one because you don’t want those kids disadvantaged either.

I find it interesting the Council located her & her kids above a pub. Not really ideal for a family. Sounds like renting privately might be a better option but the Council should fix the leak. I would think having a tv would be up to her to purchase.

This is definitely a difficult situation, as there are a shortage of homes in the Uk. Its a small and extremely overcrowded country when you compare it to Australia.