Residents of tower blocks in Easton and Lawrence Hill will press council chiefs for answers on fire safety measures this week. After a fire killed one person and injured eight at Twinnell House, off Stapleton Road, council tenants are now demanding fire marshals and new sprinklers.
Bristol mayor Marvin Rees and cabinet member for housing Tom Renhard were both invited to come to a meeting, set up by tower block residents, on Thursday, October 13, to hear their concerns about “inadequate” fire safety measures. It’s unclear if either has agreed to attend.
Some residents, according to community union Acorn, said they lacked trust in Bristol City Council to keep their homes safe. The council previously said fire safety measures worked as expected at the Twinnell House fire on September 25, and is spending £1 million on inspections.
