# Grenfell cost-cutting director given senior council housing role

A council director who oversaw cost-cutting at Grenfell Tower before the 2017 fire that killed 72 people has been appointed to a senior housing post. The appointment has drawn criticism from survivors and campaigners who say it shows a lack of accountability for the failures that led to the disaster.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/13/grenfell-fire-director-laura-johnson-barnet-council-housing) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:06 GMT