Flooding in Westminster. Photo: Westminster Labour

• MORE than 100 basement flats in North Westminster were flooded on Monday July 12 as torrential rain overwhelmed Thames Water’s drainage systems.

Water rose up to three feet deep in many people’s homes within minutes. The water was heavily polluted with sewage and everything it touched – bedding, furniture, white goods etc – has had to be thrown away.

These are not luxury flats. Most of the affected families are social tenants on Kilburn Park Road and Shirland Road and many cannot afford insurance.

Many are older or vulnerable residents who don’t have the capacity to deal with this level of devastation.

While we wait for answers from Thames Water about what went wrong that evening, we are working with One Westminster, a charity, to raise money to support families affected.

The crowdfunding link is here: https://localgiving.org/appeal/WestminsterResidentsFloodFundraisingAppeal1/.

All monies will be used to support to residents in replacing items or costs incurred due to the floods. Please give generously if you can.

CLLR NAFSIKA
BUTLER-THALASSIS
CLLR GEOFF BARRACLOUGH
Labour, Maida Vale ward