The government argues that demolishing the tower will aid community healing by removing a constant reminder of the tragedy from the North Kensington neighborhood.

The decision to demolish Grenfell Tower has sparked significant criticism, particularly due to the perceived lack of consultation with victims' families and survivors.

Safety concerns have led to the acknowledgment that the tower poses increasing risks to surrounding residents, necessitating its demolition.

Engineering assessments indicate that the building is significantly damaged and will continue to deteriorate, making preservation impractical.

The public inquiry into the Grenfell fire has concluded, revealing systemic failures that contributed to the disaster, and a memorial committee has been established to honor the victims.

Political leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, emphasize the importance of remembering the victims amidst claims of inadequate consultation regarding the tower's fate.

The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission is working on plans for a permanent memorial that will include a garden, monument, and space for private mourning.

Some residents express a desire for a respectful demolition to help them move on from the traumatic memories associated with the tower.

While some groups, like Grenfell Next of Kin, wish for the tower to remain as a memorial, they acknowledge safety concerns that render this impossible.

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Survivor Emma O'Connor has launched a petition for more community consultation regarding the tower's future, arguing that families have not been adequately engaged.

The inquiry's final report attributed the Grenfell disaster to a combination of systemic failures and the use of combustible cladding, which escalated a minor fire into a national tragedy.