Submission Documents: Black Mould Growth The black mould growth on property in the Bonnybridge area is spreading throughout the village generating concerns obviously it's a sensitive issue for people relating to their properties especially in this economic climate. There is also concern and I share this that more work should be done regarding the health issue. As yet no health issues have been identified. Falkirk Council had been very pro-active since I brought this to full Council some 6 years ago. The aesthetic effect on properties is highly visible, both on private and council housing stock and this is a major issue. There have been a number of public meetings very well attended over the years with presentations done by the local Fungus Action Group. To try and move the issue forward Councillor C MacDonald to the Environment and Community Safety Committee contacted the former public health minister, asking for her to commission a Scottish wide investigation on the effects of black mould. She responded by stating that there would be questionable public health benefit in conducting the type of comprehensive national study suggested relative to the likely cost of such an exercise. Obviously cost is paramount from this statement. Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission Black Mould Growth The black mould growth on property in the Bonnybridge area is spreading throughout the village generating concerns obviously it's a sensitive issue for people relating to their properties especially in this economic climate. There is also concern and I share this that more work should be done regarding the health issue. As yet no health issues have been identified. Falkirk Council had been very pro-active since I brought this to full Council some 6 years ago. The aesthetic effect on properties is highly visible, both on private and council housing stock and this is a major issue. There have been a number of public meetings very well attended over the years with presentations done by the local Fungus Action Group. To try and move the issue forward Councillor C MacDonald to the Environment and Community Safety Committee contacted the former public health minister, asking for her to commission a Scottish wide investigation on the effects of black mould. She responded by stating that there would be questionable public health benefit in conducting the type of comprehensive national study suggested relative to the likely cost of such an exercise. Obviously cost is paramount from this statement..

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