Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked the emergency services and the generosity of residents in the wake of the Redwood Grove explosion. It comes as an Information Centre opens at the Harpur Suite to offer support and advice to affected residents.
From 9am today (Wednesday) the Information Centre will open in Bedford Town Centre as the Emergency Assistance Centre at the John Bunyan Centre has now been stood down.
The Emergency Assistance Centre was set up following the fire at a block of flats on Redwood Grove on Monday (4 July), to provide support for people who have been evacuated.
The Information Centre at the Harpur Suite will be open from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Council officers will be on hand to offer support and advice to residents from Redwood Grove.
In a statement, Bedford Borough Council said: “We understand most people would rather stay with family or friends than be placed in emergency accommodation however Bedford Borough Council Housing Officers will be available at the Information Centre to give advice and arrange accommodation if required.
“You can also call 01234 267422 to speak to a council officer – you will be directed to an emergency number outside normal office hours.”
Bedfordshire Police has set up an information centre for people to get in touch to report any concerns or find out about family members, please visit MIPP.police.uk or call 0800 051 6085.
Mayor Dave Hodgson said, “My heart goes out to the family and friends of all those affected by the terrible incident at Redwood Grove.
“I would like to thank Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Bedfordshire Police, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Bedford Borough Council and everyone who has been helping residents and continues to do so.
“Bedford Borough residents have again shown their incredible generosity with a number of donations and collections for the people of Redwood Grove, but we have more than enough now and cannot take any more. Thank you to everyone who has donated or called to offer their support and assistance.”
Donations to the JustGiving page can still be made at the official site here.
