William Eichler 01 August 2022

Council ‘liable’ for deaths of five Grenfell residents

Council ‘liable’ for deaths of five Grenfell residents image
Image: Alex Danila / Shutterstock.com.

The local authority that owned Grenfell Tower has been found liable for the deaths of five residents who died in the 2017 fire.

A High Court judge ruled last Thursday that the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) was liable for the deaths of five of the 72 Grenfell residents who were killed in the disaster.

Responding to the ruling, a council spokesperson said that they hoped their admission would lead to ‘other parties being able to do the same’.

‘The council, along with the Tenant Management Organisation, have admitted failing in their duty of care to the people to whom it was owed,’ they said.

‘We hope that this admission helps to reduce the burden on those affected and leads to other parties being able to do the same.

‘The council is participating in an alternative dispute resolution process and hopes that this process will resolve claims as promptly and fairly as possible.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Social Worker- Family Support and Safeguarding - Witney

Oxfordshire County Council
£37035 - £47754
You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children’s and their families’ voices are heard, and their needs are met. You will work with families using the Family Support and Safeguarding Workbook modules, and a strengths-bas Witney
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding - Bicester Banbury

Oxfordshire County Council
£37035 - £47754
You will manage a caseload tailored to your experience, ensuring that children’s and their families’ voices are heard, and their needs are met. You will work with families using the FSP Workbook modules, and a strengths-based approach, ensuring the As Bicester
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Executive Director of Resources & Governance (S151 Officer)

Basildon Borough Council
Up to £146,245
Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Basildon, Essex
Recuriter: Basildon Borough Council

Executive Director of Homes, Communities & Environment

Basildon Borough Council
Up to £146,245
Together, we lead. Together, we deliver. Together, we transform. Basildon, Essex
Recuriter: Basildon Borough Council
Linkedin Banner