By Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
“Still no justice for the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in North Kensington, which could have been avoided if residents where treated with the respect and dignity they deserved.We read the news reports over the wee…Read more…
Grenfell Fire: Newham Scrutiny: Fire Safety in Tower Blocks Scrutiny
“Dear Robin
Thank you for your weekly briefing. I must admit that I am surprised and concerned that you are involving yourself in a scrutiny matter into your own Executive. I would have thought that if Cllr McAlmont wished to contact Councillors about…Read more…
Grenfell Tower: The anatomy of a disaster & the future of social housing in London – Newham Fabians 20 Sept 2017
This looks like a really good event. Well done to the new Newham Fabians Officers for organising this. Thankfully we now have a local Fabian society that actually does stuff! Tom will be a great speaker. Read more…
Latest Newham’s response to Grenfell Towers
This is the latest media release from Newham Council (see below).
I am still waiting for copies of the fire risk assessments for high rise blocks in my ward (West Ham) from the Council.
I have also asked who is checking the fire risk asse…Read more…
Grenfall Tower Fire – The shock and the horror but East Enders rally to help
Like everyone I was horrified at the news reports and pictures this morning at the fire and destruction of Grenfall Tower in Kensington. I have been a housing officer in London for the past 25 years, who has managed a number of high rise resident…Read more…