A third tower block in New Cross will have its cladding removed in safety inspections following the devastating fire in Grenfell Tower last month.

Residents of Gerrard House will join residents of one to 48, as well as 49 to 96, of Hatfield Close in those that will not be evacuated.

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The decisions were undertaken by Lewisham Council and Lewisham Homes based on advice from the London Fire Brigade.

Additional fire safety measures will be introduced this week which includes a 24-hour fire patrol service.

Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, said: “Following the results of government fire safety tests, we have ordered the removal of external cladding from three buildings in New Cross.

“I am satisfied, on the advice of Lewisham Homes and London Fire Brigade, that there is no need to evacuate any buildings. The removal of cladding will be done with the minimum of inconvenience to residents.

Andrew Potter, Chief Executive at Lewisham Homes, said: “We are working closely with the London Fire Brigade to ensure residents are safe in their homes and will put 24-hour fire safety patrols into each of the buildings.

“While this important work takes place to remove cladding we will work hard to minimise the impact on the lives of people who live in the affected buildings.”