Around 211 households were evacuated from Centurion Tower, St Vincent Court and Sovereign Tower, Canning Town, due to structural safety concerns. Newham Council is providing emergency support.
Deputy Mayor Cllr John Gray, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "Last night, we were informed by London Fire Brigade (LFB) that Sovereign Tower, Centurion Tower and St Vincent Court, Canning Town, are facing serious structural problems in the buildings, reported directly from the property management company. Around 211 private households were requested to be evacuated by the property management company alongside the LFB and Council officers in the early hours of the morning.
"The Council immediately set up a rest centre and provided emergency accommodation and support for residents without alternative accommodation for the night.
“We encourage affected residents to make contact with the property management company for additional support especially in relation to alternative accommodation measures, they can be contacted at royalgateway@primepm.co.uk.
"We are here for residents if they need assistance while this issue is resolved and will support and are working with the property management company to achieve the best solutions for our people.
"I am here on site with Newham officers and will continue to support residents.”
"The council is working with the property management company for the buildings, as well as emergency services, to minimise risk to members of the public."
