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	The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report was published on 4 September. It includes 58 recommendations. The Prime Minister has said he will respond to the recommendations within six months.		The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report was published on 4 September. It includes 58 recommendations. The Prime Minister has said he will respond to the recommendations within six months.

−	You can read the report in full by going to: Publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)	+	You can read the report in full by going to: [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publication-of-the-grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report Publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]

−	You can also read the Written Ministerial Statement, published 2 September, from the Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness, including an update on some of the Inquiry’s phase 1 recommendations. Please go to:	+	You can also read the Written Ministerial Statement, published 2 September, from the Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness, including an update on some of the Inquiry’s phase 1 recommendations. [https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-09-02/hcws62 Please go to link.]

	== The principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site ==		== The principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site ==
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	Deconstruct UK Ltd (DUK), part of a wider group of companies called De-Group, was reappointed as the principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site earlier this year. This contract was reprocured due to government rules and guidance on spending public money. It is a standard process and is part of the government’s role in keeping the tower and site secure and stable. To find out more about the procurement process, please go to:		Deconstruct UK Ltd (DUK), part of a wider group of companies called De-Group, was reappointed as the principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site earlier this year. This contract was reprocured due to government rules and guidance on spending public money. It is a standard process and is part of the government’s role in keeping the tower and site secure and stable. To find out more about the procurement process, please go to:

−	Appointment of the principal contractor for the Grenfell Tower site - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)	+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-principal-contractor-for-the-grenfell-tower-site-update Appointment of the principal contractor for the Grenfell Tower site - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]

	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.		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.
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	Air quality monitoring continues to be carried out regularly around the tower. You can see the latest monitoring results at:		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)	+	[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-monitoring-following-the-grenfell-tower-fire Environmental monitoring following the Grenfell Tower fire - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]

	== Health and wellbeing ==		== 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.	+	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 [https://grenfellwellbeing.cnwl.nhs.uk/ Wellbeing Service at grenfellwellbeing.com for information.]

	== Lancaster West Estate walkways refurbishment ==		== Lancaster West Estate walkways refurbishment ==

−	RBKC’s refurbishment work on the Lancaster West Estate walkways is ongoing and will continue until April 2025. To find out more about the refurbishment, please go to www.wearew11.org/en	+	RBKC’s refurbishment work on the Lancaster West Estate walkways is ongoing and will continue until April 2025. To find out more about the refurbishment, please go to [http://www.wearew11.org/en www.wearew11.org/en]

−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]]	+	== Further information ==
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		+	For the latest updates, please go to [http://www.gov.uk/grenfell-community-updates 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.
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		+	This article is based on the government published update summary of recording, dated 5 September 2024, the original of which [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d9c31afb86ba5a1f214e96/Grenfell_Tower_site_update_Sept_2024.pdf can be found via this link.]
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== 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.

== Grenfell Tower Inquiry report ==

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report was published on 4 September. It includes 58 recommendations. The Prime Minister has said he will respond to the recommendations within six months.

You can read the report in full by going to: Publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

You can also read the Written Ministerial Statement, published 2 September, from the Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness, including an update on some of the Inquiry’s phase 1 recommendations. Please go to:

== The principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site ==

Deconstruct UK Ltd (DUK), part of a wider group of companies called De-Group, was reappointed as the principal contractor of the Grenfell Tower site earlier this year. This contract was reprocured due to government rules and guidance on spending public money. It is a standard process and is part of the government’s role in keeping the tower and site secure and stable. To find out more about the procurement process, please go to:

Appointment of the principal contractor for the Grenfell Tower site - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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.

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

== 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)

== 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.

== Lancaster West Estate walkways refurbishment ==

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

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