Grenfell tower site October update

[edit] Summary of recording October 2024

[edit] The future of Grenfell Tower

The Deputy Prime Minister is responsible for decisions on the future of Grenfell Tower. No decision has yet been made. She recognises the importance of working sensitively with the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission and the community on this issue and supports progress towards a fitting and lasting memorial.

[edit] Site maintenance

Tower site contractor, DUK, carries out regular maintenance and checks of the props (the metal supports installed in the tower), the hoardings around the site, and the lighting, security systems and scaffolding.

[edit] Local opportunities

Local opportunities including employment, training and practical support, are available from DUK.

Some of these include:

• DUK North Kensington £45,000 premises and equipment fund
• Funding adult education English classes
• Electric van for local charities’ use
• Donations to local food banks

If you would like to talk to us about social value opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details at the end of this summary.

[edit] RBKC renewable heat network

Construction of a renewable heat network at Camborne Mews began in late September 2024. Work is expected to take about six weeks. RBKC has written to the residents of Camborne Mews to explain more about this work.

Please email [email protected] for more information.

[edit] Lancaster West Estate walkways refurbishment

RBKC’s refurbishment work on the Lancaster West Estate walkways will continue until April 2025. To find out more about the refurbishment, please go to www.wearew11.org/en

[edit] Air quality monitoring

Air quality monitoring continues to be carried out regularly around the tower. You can see the latest monitoring results at: Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

[edit] Health and wellbeing

The local NHS service offers physical and mental health support to members of the community affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy, including children and young people. Visit the NHS Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service at grenfellwellbeing.com for information.

How to talk to us

We are available for conversations with you or your family and to provide further information. To speak to us about the Grenfell Tower site, please come to our informal drop-ins on:

• Tuesday 8 October, 1pm to 3pm, Kensington Leisure Centre
• Friday 11 October, 1pm to 3pm, Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre

You can also contact us by email at: [mailto:grenfell.wellbeingservice@nhs.net GrenfellTowerSite@communities.gov.uk]

[edit] Further information

For the latest updates, please go to www.gov.uk/grenfell-community-updates where you can also sign up to receive email notifications. The digital signs around the site also feature the latest information about the tower.

If you would like this summary translated, please email us at: [email protected]

You can watch a video of this update here.

This article is based on the gov publication 'Grenfell Tower site update October 2024' of the same date.

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