Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council has welcomed investment from the 2017 budget for Grenfell families, survivors and the local community.

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced on Wednesday (November 22) that £28 million has been set aside for mental health services, regeneration support for the area and towards a new community space.

The local authority, which says it has held a series of meetings with senior government ministers, said it was “a good step” but that work would now focus on getting the money into the area.

Leader Elizabeth Campbell said: “I have always said judge me on my actions, not my words.

"Securing money in the budget for Grenfell is a good step, but now I am focused on getting the investment into the key areas where it is needed. We want to redouble our efforts before Christmas to help families with children.

“We had emergency reserves and we have spent them on what was a national emergency. Few councils would have had the emergency reserves to do so.

“This extra funding allows us to look beyond the ongoing rehousing effort, which we have spent over £200m on, and help to secure a long term future for the people of North Kensington.”

Hundreds of people marched in silence through the streets of north Kensington on the three-month anniversary of the fire

The council say the money will be used to support the refurbishment of the Lancaster West estate and to help the North Kensington community plan for the future and rebuild their lives following the tragedy.

It will also be used to improve direct services for the bereaved families via a dedicated community space, and to further support mental health services in the area, alongside existing NHS agencies.

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