Overview
- Around 1,500 people took part in a silent walk on Sunday to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2017 fire that killed 72 people and to demand accountability.
- Investigators have notified prosecutors that up to 20 companies and 57 individuals are potential suspects and the possible charges under review include corporate gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, health and safety breaches, and misconduct in public office.
- Dismantling of Grenfell Tower began in September 2025 and this is the last anniversary when any part of the building still stands; work paused over the commemoration and the government expected demolition to take about two years.
- Design team Freehaus is leading plans for a permanent memorial focused on a sacred space, garden, monument and educational elements, with a final design due in mid-2027 after ongoing community consultations.
- Families and survivors said the slow pace of criminal justice and partial implementation of inquiry recommendations continues to deepen their pain and could mean complex, multi-defendant trials that test court capacity before the 10th anniversary.