I haven't blogged for a week, as I have been taking a short break having just returned, somewhat exhausted, but fulfilled, from teaching in Rwanda. My regular postings will resume shortly and I hope to add all the Rwanda pictures to the blog articles
I was horrified to come back to Harlow and learn of the tragic news of the Berecroft fire. I know that Staple Tye Councillor Lee Dangerfield (and Berecroft resident) has been working over-time to help local residents. Lee's commitment to Berecroft and Staple Tye is virtually unsurpassed and he cares deeply about his local community. Visiting the site with him, I am all too aware of the need for more CCTV on the Estate - something which Lee and residents have been urging for some time. Thank goodness for the emergency services - the Council response, and the actions of the fire and the police.
I feel deeply for local residents affected by fire and hope that they have new suitable accommodation as soon as possible. I hope to be meeting Berecroft inhabitants with Lee Dangerfield,to discuss the fire and related issues, over the next few days.
-- by Robert Halfon Post From My iPhone
