Families evacuated from a former mining village complain about the quality of temporary accommodation arranged by the council. Multiple reports describe residents saying the offered housing is “filthy” and “damp,” and comparing it unfavorably to jail conditions, which they cite as an alternative they view as preferable. The accounts present residents as dissatisfied with living conditions during the evacuation period, indicating concerns about hygiene and habitability. The reports characterize the evacuated families as “desperate,” suggesting urgency and frustration as they seek better shelter while the council manages the situation. While the coverage focuses on residents’ criticisms, it does not provide a broader assessment from the council or independent inspectors in the provided excerpts. The reports align on the core points that the village has been evacuated, that families have been relocated to temporary council accommodation, and that residents publicly dispute the suitability of those digs.