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A Tube station in West London could be renamed “Grenfell” in memory of the 72 people who died in the tragedy last year, it emerged today.

Residents requested the name change for Latimer Road, the nearest station to the tower block which was devastated by fire, as a fitting memorial.

A Ministry of Housing document on the future of the Grenfell site revealed there was a “request to TfL for the renaming” of the Underground station in tribute to those who lost their lives.

Mayor Sadiq Khan said he would consult with the local community as soon as possible on the proposal from the Grenfell United group.

“It’s really important that we remember the awful fire, but also those fantastic residents that campaigned so hard since the fire to make sure that justice is done,” he told LBC radio.

"When I was speaking to the family members, what was clear to me was their passion and their keenness to have a fitting tribute.

"The idea they had - and of course, we'll consult others - is to rename the station Grenfell. It's important we listen to local residents."

The MoH document set out how the Government planned to put bereaved families and the community at the heart of deciding what happens to the Grenfell Tower site.

A set of written principles, agreed with the community and signed by ministers and Kensington & Chelsea council, will guide the way future decisions are made.

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Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 15/35 People gather on the steps after the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 16/35 People hold photos and flowers as they leave after the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 17/35 The Duchess of Cambridge leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire REUTERS 18/35 Adele leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Alan Davidson/SilverHub 19/35 The Duke and Duchess (left) of Cambridge and Prince Harry (2nd left) attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 20/35 Theresa May arriving at Grenfell Tower Memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 21/35 Sir Martin Moore-Bick, chairman of the Grenfell public inquiry arrives at Grenfell Tower Memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 22/35 Former footballer Les Ferdinand arrives PA 23/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's cathedral for a Grenfell Tower National Memorial service AFP/Getty Images 24/35 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry (behind) attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral PA 25/35 The Duchess of Cambridge arrives Jeremy Selwyn 26/35 Armed policewoman at Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 27/35 People arriving for the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 28/35 Guests arriving at Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 29/35 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 30/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 31/35 Grenfell survivors and bereaved familly members attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service held at St Paul's Cathedral Getty Images 32/35 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrives at St Paul's cathedral for a Grenfell Tower National Memorial service AFP/Getty Images 33/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 34/35 Jeremy Corbyn with a mourner at the Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 35/35 Members of the public gather outside St Paul's Cathedral ahead of the Grenfell Tower national memorial service Getty Images 1/35 The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service held at St Paul's Cathedral Getty Images 2/35 Mourners leave after attending the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral AFP/Getty Images 3/35 Adele teary eyed and emotional sitting next to Marcus Mumford and Carey Mulligan during the the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral BBC 4/35 Maria Jafari bereaved daughter, speaking at Grenfell Tower memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral BBC 5/35 Mourners hold white roses at the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral BBC 6/35 rince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Prince of Wales attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral PA 7/35 A banner at Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 8/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's cathedral for a Grenfell Tower National Memorial service AFP/Getty Images 9/35 Firefighters arriving for the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 10/35 Guests arriving at Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 11/35 Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott arriving Jeremy Selwyn 12/35 Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall and The Prince of Wales attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral PA 13/35 A woman appears emotional as she leaves the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 14/35 People hold photos and flowers as they leave after the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 15/35 People gather on the steps after the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 16/35 People hold photos and flowers as they leave after the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 17/35 The Duchess of Cambridge leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire REUTERS 18/35 Adele leaves St Paul's Cathedral after a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Alan Davidson/SilverHub 19/35 The Duke and Duchess (left) of Cambridge and Prince Harry (2nd left) attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 20/35 Theresa May arriving at Grenfell Tower Memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 21/35 Sir Martin Moore-Bick, chairman of the Grenfell public inquiry arrives at Grenfell Tower Memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 22/35 Former footballer Les Ferdinand arrives PA 23/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's cathedral for a Grenfell Tower National Memorial service AFP/Getty Images 24/35 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry (behind) attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral PA 25/35 The Duchess of Cambridge arrives Jeremy Selwyn 26/35 Armed policewoman at Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 27/35 People arriving for the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service at St Paul's Cathedral in London, to mark the six month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire PA 28/35 Guests arriving at Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 29/35 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 30/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 31/35 Grenfell survivors and bereaved familly members attend the Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service held at St Paul's Cathedral Getty Images 32/35 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrives at St Paul's cathedral for a Grenfell Tower National Memorial service AFP/Getty Images 33/35 Mourners arrive at St Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service in honour of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire Reuters 34/35 Jeremy Corbyn with a mourner at the Grenfell Tower Memorial at St Paul's Cathedral Jeremy Selwyn 35/35 Members of the public gather outside St Paul's Cathedral ahead of the Grenfell Tower national memorial service Getty Images

Shahin Sadafi, chair of Grenfell United, said: “The future of Grenfell Tower site has been a major source of anxiety for the bereaved, survivors and local community not least because it is the final resting place of the loved ones we lost in the fire.

“We are pleased that eight months on from the fire we finally have agreement that the bereaved, survivors and community will be at the heart of deciding the legacy of the site.

“We hope working together to create a fitting memorial will be part of a healing process for everyone affected”.

Secretary of State for Housing Sajid Javid added: “I have always been clear that only by first listening to the community can we begin to rebuild their trust.

“This public commitment is a demonstration of us being true to that word and I am pleased we have been able to agree a way forward.”