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Radio London,2 mins
Grenfell: Why is it taking so long to build a memorial?
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Construction of a permanent memorial to those affected by the Grenfell fire could begin in 2026, and may not be completed until 2027, according to a new report. The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission said the location, on the current site of the tower, should include a garden, monument, and space for grieving. It has called on the government to honour a commitment to fund the building and its long-term maintenance. But bereaved families are frustrated by slow pace of work, which could mean any memorial may not be ready until a decade after the fire, or later. Âé¶¹Éç London's Luxmy Gopal has been looking into why progress has been so slow.
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