Residents of blocks next to Grenfell Tower fear being forced to move back

Households in adjoining buildings faced with choice of reliving traumatic memories by moving back or losing tenancy rights

Residents of three blocks next to Grenfell Tower who are living in temporary accommodation fear that they will be forced to return when the estate is refurbished even though many have traumatic memories of the deadly fire.

There is concern among the 161 households from the so-called walkway blocks that new council rehousing guidelines mean they will face a series of restrictions and less secure tenancy terms if they move elsewhere.

Continue reading... October 31, 2017 at 12:47AM