GRENFELL TOWER will come under government control once a 13-month police investigation at the site is complete, the Housing Ministry announced today.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government said it would take over legal responsibilities this month following anger at the prospect of the fire-ravaged ruin being handed back to Kensington & Chelsea council (RBKC).
RBKC will still own the building, but the government will make operational decisions, including security arrangements, safety and access, until its fate is decided.
As we approach the half-anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy, the community gathers to remember loved ones while grappling with mixed emotions surrounding the ongoing deconstruction of the tower and the hopeful plans for a memorial, writes EMMA DENT COAD
