An Alexandria mum has said she feels like a prisoner in her own home, after pleas to be moved away from a violent neighbour fell on deaf ears.The resident, whose anonymity we have protected, says she contacted the Lennox as a last resort, having pleaded with West Dunbartonshire Council for a move because of the devastating impact the situation was having on her children and mental health.Leven councillor Ian Dickson and local MSP Jackie Baillie have both given the single mum of four their support.The tenant said: “It feels like the council are not entertaining me at all in my efforts to get a move away.
I’m living as a prisoner in my own house because I’m so scared to leave.“I’ve been put on the sick at work because my mental health is so bad, and it feels like the council aren’t giving a monkeys.“The council says that I’m not at risk and that the 45 points I have are not enough to offer me a move.“I’m living like a prisoner here.
I’ve got no family or friends who live nearby. So I’m being forced to live like a prisoner when I’ve done nothing wrong.“I can’t take it anymore and the council aren’t entertaining me at all.“I’ve had enough.
Speaking to the press was my last resort, it’s the only way I’m hoping that the council will listen to me.”The resident says that her neighbour’s violent behaviour has left her fearing for her own safety, whilst blaring music and vandalism in the close are having a crippling impact on her mental wellbeing.She continued: “I’m scared of what would happen to me if I stepped out onto the landing.
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