If I stayed in post, my presence would be a distraction. There is a huge amount still to do for the victims of the fire, requiring the full attention of this Council and many others. "Success in our efforts requires leadership across London that sustains the confidence and support of central Government.
Despite my wish to have continued, in very challenging circumstances, to lead on the executive responsibilities of the Council, I have decided that it is better to step down from my role, once an appropriate successor has been appointed. "Serving the families so desperately affected by the heart-breaking tragedy at Grenfell Tower remains the highest priority of the Council. "That was a failure of the state, local and national." "Support on the ground for families in the initial hours was not good enough," she said. Prime Minister Theresa May apologised for the state's response to the Grenfell tragedy on Wednesday. It was sidelined in providing relief for bereaved and homeless residents caught up in the catastrophe by a coalition of other local councils and organisations, such as the British Red Cross. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was responsible for managing Grenfell, the west London residential tower block. He will make way once a successor is identified.Ĭouncil leader Nicholas Paget-Brown said Holgate's resignation was accepted with "great regret." He said the local authority is "grief-stricken" by last week's blaze, which claimed the lives of at least 79 people. In a statement, Holgate said he was asked to step down by Communities and Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid. LONDON - Nicholas Holgate, the CEO of Kensington and Chelsea council, has resigned in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster. It often indicates a user profile.Ĭouncil is "grief-stricken" by last week's blaze. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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