Campaigners and survivor groups called for police to accelerate the criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire after a report found that companies operated with “systematic dishonesty” and that all 72 deaths were avoidable.
A seven-year public inquiry culminated on 4 September with a report that laid bare “decades of failure” by central government and “egregious behaviour” by a string of manufacturing firms.
A total of 58 recommendations have been made by the inquiry, chaired by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, including for the construction industry, the Government, and firefighters.
The Government has pledged to speed up the removal of unsafe cladding, block Grenfell companies from winning government contracts, reform the construction products industry, and ensure social landlords are held to account.
Cllr Louise Gittins, LGA Chair, said: “Our thoughts are with those who tragically lost their lives at Grenfell Tower, the survivors, and the wider community so profoundly affected by this tragedy. It is hard to comprehend the unimaginable loss and trauma so many have experienced following that fateful day – a pain that, unfortunately, will never go away.
“The report makes for sobering reading for anyone delivering services to the public.
“The disaster that unfolded at Grenfell Tower must never be allowed to happen again, and the LGA and councils will take time to properly consider this vital report and its recommendations.
“Local government stands ready to work with the Government on improving building safety and ensuring no one has to live in fear about their safety, be that in the buildings they live, work, or visit.”
