Last chance to claim against Thames Water
MRAG has asked me to post its Press Release on this ForumMRAG urges residents to think carefully and act before deadline closes Over the last few months, MRAG has continued to report residents' complaints to Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames Councils. Reports of foul smells and mosquitos continue unabated, but it has become clear to us that the councils have limited powers to act in the short term as they wait for a four year programme of compliance to be carried out by Thames Water after the victory by residents and Hounslow Council in the courts two years ago. MRAG chair Trevor Whittall made it clear that "Residents want to feel that they have an effective avenue of complaint whilst this work is done. The only way for residents to force more urgent action by Thames Water is for them to join the private nuisance action which was started by local residents in 2004. There is, however, very little time left if you want to join this action." Local residents Steve Taylor of Isleworth and Barry Edwards, of Kilmorey Gardens who were witnesses in the previous court case agreed "Thames Water have to commit their own resources to this problem, not just those of (water) ratepayers. The court case can achieve this."Hugh James, solicitors for residents who want to pursue a claim for nuisance against Thames Water will be holding an open day on Wednesday the 24th of May 2006 for people to register claims before the 'cut off date' on the 2nd of June. The open day will take place at the North Try Line conference room at Twickenham Stadium from 1pm onwards.Their Solcitors will be available to answer questions and register claims. A short meeting to provide an update on the case will be held at 7pm with an opportunity to ask questions afterwards.Trevor WhittallChair, MRAGemail: mrag27@aol.comSt Margarets RoadTwickenham
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