Overview

In a first-of-its-kind for our Lunch & Learn format, this session created space for open dialogue. Attendees shared personal reflections, professional insights, and hard questions about the recent Grenfell Uncovered documentary. With emotions still raw eight years on, the webinar became a powerful moment of shared reflection and renewed focus on delivering building safety.

Details

• Human Stories – The community reflected on the deeply personal narratives in the documentary, particularly those of Luana Gomes, firefighter Dave Badillo, and Behailu Kebede – each offering a different lens on trauma, responsibility, and truth.
  
• Systemic Failures – From “stay put” guidance to silenced resident voices, the discussion reinforced that Grenfell was not a one-off error, but the outcome of repeated institutional failings.
  
• Technical Gaps – Attendees flagged misleading simplifications in the documentary, including confusion around compartmentation and fire strategy – and highlighted the need for clearer public understanding.
  
• Call for Change – Many questioned whether the documentary would lead to real reform, noting the lack of parliamentary response so far. There was a shared concern that without continued pressure, Grenfell risks fading from the policy agenda.

Summary

The Grenfell tragedy continues to cast a long shadow — not just as a disaster, but as a test of how we respond. This session reminded us that behind every policy, building, and regulation are real people. The only way forward is with transparency, respect, and accountability.