Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash
Summary
Laura Johnson, who was a housing director during the Grenfell Tower fire and involved in cost-cutting decisions, has left her senior housing job at the Barnet Group after backlash from families affected by the fire. The Barnet Group confirmed her departure but did not explain the reason.Key Facts
- Laura Johnson was the housing director at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before the 2017 Grenfell fire.
- The Grenfell fire killed 72 people and was linked to cost-cutting decisions, including the use of cheaper, combustible cladding.
- Johnson was criticized in the official inquiry for pushing for lower budgets that led to these changes.
- She was hired in August as director of development and property at the Barnet Group with a salary of over £157,000 a year.
- Bereaved families and survivors strongly opposed her new role as disrespectful.
- The Barnet Group said Johnson is no longer employed there but did not explain why.
- The Grenfell Tower inquiry highlighted failings in housing management by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
- The police have asked prosecutors to consider charges against individuals and companies related to the fire, with decisions expected before the 10th anniversary in 2027.
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