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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Laura Johnson
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Laura Johnson, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Courts · BarnetEx-Grenfell housing chief leaves Barnet Homes role
Laura Johnson, who led housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire, has left her position at Barnet Homes. Her appointment had drawn strong criticism from Grenfell survivors and bereaved families.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · BarnetLaura Johnson leaves Barnet Group role after Grenfell backlash
Laura Johnson has left her position as director of development and property at Barnet Group. She previously oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire, drawing criticism from survivors and bereaved families upon her appointment.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · BarnetEx-Grenfell housing chief appointed at Barnet Group amid survivor criticism
Laura Johnson, who held a senior housing role at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been appointed group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Grenfell survivors and bereaved families.
Barnet4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council appoints Grenfell‑linked director, residents fear safety
Barnet Group confirmed Laura Johnson as permanent director of development and property in August 2026, paying her £157,078. The Grenfell inquiry linked her to cheaper, combustible cladding. Survivors and Grenfell United have urged the council to rethink the hire as police prepare charges.
Barnet3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet housing boss appointment sparks Grenfell fire inquiry criticism
The Barnet Group has appointed Laura Johnson as its permanent group director of development and property. Johnson previously served as director of housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire. A Green councillor has criticised the decision, citing findings from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Policing · BarnetGrenfell-linked housing boss given permanent role by Barnet Group
Laura Johnson, a former housing director at Kensington and Chelsea Council during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been permanently appointed as group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The decision follows criticism from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and concerns raised by survivors.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45