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You've done a great job Andy.
A great rallying of people around a cause.
I've just got back from the Community Assistance Centre which has been set up at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre. I took some clothes, food and bedding and then had a look round and spoke to several people. I was told this has been put together incredibly rapidly and it was open and operational by 1pm today. I think the Council and staff deserve real praise for this effort. And so do Haringey residents! There are already loads of donations, and people are obviously determined to support the families and businesses who have lost so much.
I was also very pleased that local businesses have come forward very quickly making donations of food and household goods.
In this the Council is showing real leadership. It is vital we continue to do this for all our communities.
Zena Brabazon
Councillor, St. Ann's Ward
Also at the Leisure Centre is an advice centre which will be open for next 7 days from 9am -7pm. Here is press release from Council
Haringey residents affected by the disturbances in Tottenham over the weekend are to receive support via a new Community Assistance Centre set up at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre.
Open from 1pm today, the new centre will help local people with a wide range of issues – from emergency housing for residents whose homes were damaged by the disturbances to advice from a team of social workers.
Other support available will come from the Police and voluntary groups – and there will be advice on topics such as insurance claims and legal problems.
The centre will also act as a focal point for the many offers of donations which have been made by both businesses and individuals in the community.
Council Leader Claire Kober said:
“Over the past few days, we’ve had many generous offers of support from local people and firms – while many of our own staff have been working around the clock to help find alternative accommodation for families.
“The new support centre will be somewhere where all of this help will come together under one roof.”
Whether people need help or advice – or would like to make a donation – the number to call is 020 8489 5308.
I have just been speaking with Robert Edmonds of Age UK Haringey. Clearly many older people affected some of who will be frightened and alone. Please be a good neighbour to local older people and make sure they are ok if you can. Issues around the lack of a post office and pensions, lack of access to certain places, foods etc due to unsafe conditions are evident and help may be needed. Age UK is running business as usual right now and more news from them as things develop and strategies put in place. I can act as older person point of reference and will speak to Robert again.
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