Stourbridge MP commends community's heroic efforts in 'unprecedented' time for the town

Stourbridge’s local MP has been at Stourbridge Town Hall for most of the day, and she thanks the local community for their generosity and kind spirit in this particularly “unprecedented” time for the town.

Pictures and footage from the scene show how the local community has rallied around each other during this time of need.

The MP has said this has been a very “difficult” time, and is impressed with the kindness and generosity of locals.

Cat Eccles, Stourbridge MP said: “It's absolutely devastating and shocking what's happened with people being displaced, people who've had their homes damaged, and even people who've lost their homes.

“It's absolutely tragic! But equally, the response from the community, the local authority, the emergency services has been phenomenal.

“Everyone's been so kind and generous, and really pulled together.

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“I just think it's really difficult. It's unprecedented what we've seen here and the fire service said it's the the most extensive and biggest fire some of those officers have seen in their careers.

“I think what we have to remember is that we do have a fantastic community in Stourbridge.

“The last time I saw an outpouring of kindness like this was during COVID, and people in Stourbridge really do know how to come together in a crisis.”

Dudley Council has asked for people to refrain temporarily from bringing donations, but thanked the community for the generosity it had shown.

A spokeswoman for Dudley Council said: "We are asking people to refrain from donations while we review what we have and potentially need.

"We would like to thank residents for their kindness and generosity and we will update if the situation changes."