THE housing association which runs Handforth’s high-rise apartments insists fire safety at all three buildings is its ‘upmost priority’.

Safety at high-rise apartments across the country has been questioned following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower, in Kensington, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 14.

Thirty people have so far been confirmed as dead following the fire, while more than 70 are believed to be unaccounted for.

Contour Homes, which runs Jubilee Court, Woodstock Court and Stanley Park Grange, has now confirmed that fire checks at the three sites were last made in March, and a review is currently ongoing as a ‘precautionary measure’.

Alastair Cooper, executive director of operations at Contour Homes, told the Guardian: “Keeping our customers safe is our upmost priority.

“Contour Homes has worked very closely with the local fire and rescue service over a number of years to ensure Jubilee Court, Woodstock Court and Stanley Park Grange meet strict fire safety regulations, with regular inspections, servicing of fire safety equipment and risk assessments by independent fire safety assessors.

“We last completed our annual fire risk assessment at all three buildings in March and are in the process of reviewing all the relevant fire safety documentation as a precautionary measure.

“We’re also working with the fire service to undertake additional inspections to provide additional reassurance for customers.”

Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower, after it emerged residents had raised concerns over fire safety at the building over a number of years.

Stuart Cundy, commander at Metropolitan Police, expects the death toll to increase further and has vowed that officers ‘will get to the answer of what has happened and why’ amid calls for arrests over ‘corporate manslaughter’.

“If criminal offences have been committed it is us who will investigate that,” he added.