Key information
Date: Thursday 05 September 2024
Time: 11:00am
Motion detail
James Small-Edwards AM moved, and Anne Clarke AM seconded the following motion:
“The London Assembly notes the publication of the Phase 2 Report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The 14th of June marked 7 years since 72 innocent Londoners passed away when a devastating fire broke out at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington. The pain of this tragedy is still felt to this day, and the Assembly recognises the profound impact that Grenfell continues to have on survivors, the families and friends of those that lost their lives, the first responders and the wider community.
This Assembly notes the advocacy of this community, which, through their grief and recovery, has advocated for meaningful changes to building regulations and other mechanisms to ensure that people can feel safe in their homes.
This Assembly acknowledges the importance of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in seeking justice for the community by revealing the factors that led to the fire and placing responsibility on authorities to act to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again.
This Assembly acknowledges the proactive response of the Mayor and the London Fire Brigade to Phase 1 of the Inquiry, noting that all recommendations with direct implications for the Brigade's operations have been thoroughly implemented. The ongoing work to address and repair identified weaknesses are important in ensuring that the Grenfell community and the wider public have confidence in their preparedness for any future incidents.
This Assembly continues to call on the Government to implement the systemic change required to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again. It is concerning that five years after the publication of the first report, there are still recommendations that have not been implemented, such as around the emergency evacuation of people with disabilities. It is essential that these measures are reviewed and implemented alongside the new recommendations to the Government delivered in Phase 2 of the Inquiry.
This Assembly will remain dedicated to advocating for action by all relevant authorities, including the Mayor, the London Fire Brigade, and the Government, in response to Phase 2 of the Inquiry.”
Following debate and upon being put to the vote, the motion was agreed unanimously.