Monday 9 December 2019

Outrage over council's decision to recommend Google Translate for residents attempting to understand complex report on safety of Sheffield tower block


9th December 2019

Outrage over council's decision to recommend Google Translate for residents attempting to understand complex report on safety of Sheffield tower block
Councillors have expressed outrage over a decision to recommend Google Translate to Sheffield residents to read a 'complex' report on an investigation into the safety of their tower block.
Kaltum Rivers and Angela Argenzio, representatives of Broomhill and Sharrow Vale ward, said it was a 'lazy' move.
They asked leaders of the council about when and in what format the report on the investigation into Hanover Tower, Broomhall will be available during a full council meeting.
In a written response, the council said it would refer residents to the online tool so they can read it in their native language. […]

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