Havering Council mobilises further assistance for residents following Wennington fire.

Havering Council has set up an assistance centre to continue to support residents affected by the fires on Tuesday in Wennington.

The centre, located in the sports hall at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch, offered housing, finance and money support, health and mental health services, educational therapists and partners from the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), Havering Mind and the British Red Cross. It was opened yesterday (Thursday 21 July) from 9.30am to 12 noon initially.

Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:

“I spent the whole day yesterday with residents and cannot begin to describe the unprecedented scenes and traumatic stories I’ve heard and seen the devastation for myself.

“Council officers, along with colleagues from the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police and other agencies, continue to work tirelessly to make sure that all the residents that have been displaced by these fires are given the best care and support.

“My heartfelt thanks goes to everyone that’s shown fantastic strength and rallied to help our community at this most difficult time.

“There is much more work to do, and we will continue to support our residents without a moments pause.”