Grenfell Tower Nov 2025 noise, dust, vibration reports
New monitoring for the Grenfell Tower site has been published on GOV.UK. It covers noise, dust and vibration recorded between 3 November and 30 November 2025. If you live, work or study nearby, these reports help you see what was happening around the site during that period and how activity may have affected the environment day to day.
This release includes three separate documents: a noise monitoring report, a dust monitoring report and a vibration monitoring report. Each pulls together instrument readings and usually presents charts, daily summaries and notes on any out‑of‑the‑ordinary moments. Treat them as a snapshot of conditions, not a verdict on the whole month.
What those measurements mean. Noise is typically shown in decibels (dB), often as averaged values over 15 minutes or an hour, with occasional peaks. Dust is usually reported in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) and may include PM10 and PM2.5, the particle sizes that can travel deep into the lungs. Vibration is commonly expressed in millimetres per second using peak particle velocity or as a dose value over time.
How to read the graphs with confidence. Start with the dates. Track weekdays versus weekends and look for patterns around set times such as morning deliveries. Watch for short spikes compared with the daily average; a one‑off peak might come from a passing lorry, while repeats at the same time can point to regular activity. Weather matters too – wind can lift dust and heavy rain can suppress it.
Why this matters for health and learning. Sustained loud noise can disrupt sleep and concentration; fine dust can aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions; persistent vibration can be unsettling and, at high levels, interfere with sensitive equipment. Understanding the data helps you take simple steps, like closing windows on dusty days or planning quiet study time when activity is lower.
A quick media‑literacy check so you can judge the quality of evidence. Ask who collected the data, how the instruments were maintained and calibrated, and whether any limits or trigger levels were set in advance. If the report lists site events, compare any exceedances with the diary to understand the likely cause. A single month is useful, but trends across several months tell you far more.
Access and inclusion are part of safety. The GOV.UK notice says translations are available on request. If English is not your first language, email GrenfellTowerSite@communities.gov.uk to ask for a translated version of the documents. Sharing information in the language you use at home helps families, tenants and pupils take part in decisions about their area.
If you are a neighbour or a teacher, treat these reports as a shared learning tool. Keep a simple diary of notable moments – a noisy morning, a dusty afternoon or rattling windows – and check whether the timings appear in the charts. Encourage students to think like investigators: what might explain a spike, what extra information would we need, and who is responsible for follow‑up?
This update sits within an ongoing programme of public reporting around the Grenfell Tower site. Publishing regular monitoring builds accountability and gives the community a common evidence base. We will keep highlighting new releases and offering plain‑English guides so you can read the data and ask informed questions when decisions are made.