House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Grenfell Tower
12 February 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Angela Rayner Lab Ashton-under-Lyne
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister updates on the government's ongoing support for the Grenfell community.
- The decision has been made to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower over approximately two years.
- The government will appoint a specialist contractor to develop a detailed demolition plan.
Issue summary
The minister provides an update on the government's work supporting the Grenfell community and announces a decision regarding the future of Grenfell Tower.
Action requested
The minister has decided to carefully take down Grenfell Tower, with the process expected to last around two years. The government will confirm the specialist contractor in the coming months who will develop a detailed plan for demolition while respecting the community's wishes and ensuring health and safety measures are in place.
Key facts
- The minister met bereaved families, survivors, and residents in the immediate community to explain the decision.
- Independent engineering advice states that Grenfell Tower is significantly damaged and not practicable to retain as a memorial due to its condition.
- The process of taking down the Tower will involve environmental, health, and safety measures with no changes before the eighth anniversary of the tragedy.