Survivors, bereaved families and community will help determine the future of the grenfell tower site

Press release SURVIVORS, BEREAVED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY WILL HELP DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE GRENFELL TOWER SITE Government reaffirms commitment to putting survivors, bereaved families and

the community at the heart of deciding what happens to the future of the Grenfell Tower site. This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government The government has today

(1 March 2018) reaffirmed its commitment to putting survivors, bereaved families and the community at the heart of deciding what happens to the future of the Grenfell Tower site. A set of

written principles, agreed with the community and signed by government and Kensington and Chelsea council, will guide the way future decisions are made. The common assumption is that the

decision-making process on the future of the site will lead towards agreement on a fitting memorial to remember those who lost their lives. Kensington and Chelsea council will ensure that

work on the future of the site is taken forward alongside work on the improvements to the Lancaster West estate, so that the area becomes a place where the tragedy can be remembered and the

local community thrives. Shahin Sadafi, Chair of Grenfell United, said: > The future of Grenfell Tower site has been a major source of anxiety > for the bereaved, survivors and local 

community not least because it > is the final resting place of the loved ones we lost in the fire. >  > We are pleased that 8 months on from the fire we finally have > agreement 

that the bereaved, survivors and community will be at the > heart of deciding the legacy of the site. We hope working together > to create a fitting memorial will be part of a healing 

process for > everyone affected. >  > The government and Kensington and Chelsea council have treated this > issue with dignity and respect. We can only hope the government > 

applies the same seriousness to our need for truth and justice at > the Inquiry, this includes listening to our requests for changes to > ensure a thorough Inquiry. >  > Our door

 will always be open for genuine cooperation on substantive > issues. Secretary of State for Housing, Sajid Javid said: > I am pleased that after hearing the concerns raised by the

> community, the government and Kensington and Chelsea council have > confirmed there are no existing plans for the site on which the > Tower stands. >  > I have always been 

clear that only by first listening to the > community can we begin to rebuild their trust. This public > commitment is a demonstration of us being true to that word and I am > 

pleased we have been able to agree a way forward. Councillor Elizabeth Campbell, Leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, said: > Since day one of my leadership I have been clear – the 

council > will listen every step of the way to the survivors, the bereaved, > and the wider community and assist in any way it can to ensure that > a lasting memorial is put in 

place. FURTHER INFORMATION The principles can be found on GOV.UK. The principles have been agreed and signed by Sajid Javid MP; Elizabeth Campbell, Leader of Kensington and Chelsea council;

Grenfell United on behalf of survivors and bereaved families; and Lancaster West Residents’ Association on behalf of local residents and community. Office address and general enquiries 2

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