Wealthy Tory councillor, 38, who was in charge of the Grenfell Tower refurbishment FLEES his £1.3million home after 'receiving threats from angry residents'

  • Council deputy leader Rock Feilding-Mellen has relocated family from home 
  • A spokesperson said there had been 'threats and vandalism outside his house' 
  • He is thought to have overseen the £10m refurbishment of the 24-storey block 

Tory councillor Rock Feilding-Mellen has fled his £1.3million home after allegedly receiving threats from angry residents over the Grenfell Tower refurbishment 

Tory councillor Rock Feilding-Mellen has fled his £1.3million home after allegedly receiving threats from angry residents over the Grenfell Tower refurbishment 

The wealthy Tory councillor who was in charge of the Grenfell Tower refurbishment has fled his £1.3million home after allegedly receiving threats from angry residents. 

Rock Feilding-Mellen, who is deputy leader of Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council and the cabinet member for housing, was seen leaving his house with a suitcase and holdall on Saturday morning. 

A council spokesperson confirmed that he had relocated his family 'at his own expense', following 'threats and vandalism outside his house'. 

Police have confirmed that enquiries are on-going over the threats received by Cllr Feilding-Mellen. 

According to The Mirror, the councillor bought his home, which is located near Grenfell Tower, in 2010 for £750,000. 

After becoming the cabinet member for housing in 2013, he is thought to have overseen the £10million refurbishment of the 24-storey block, which was completed last July.

The anger at Cllr Feilding-Mellen comes after Nicholas Holgate, the £180,000-a-year chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea Council, was forced to quit over the devastating blaze and the 'shambolic' response effort.

 At least 79 people were killed in the devastating blaze at the north Kensington tower block 

 At least 79 people were killed in the devastating blaze at the north Kensington tower block 

In a statement, he said communities secretary Sajid Javid had 'required the leader of the council to seek my resignation', adding it would be a 'distraction' if he kept his job.

He said: 'Serving the families so desperately affected by the heart-breaking tragedy at Grenfell Tower remains the highest priority of the council.

'Despite my wish to have continued, in very challenging circumstances, to lead on the executive responsibilities of the council, I have decided that it is better to step down from my role, once an appropriate successor has been appointed.' 

Following his resignation, London Mayor Sadiq Khan called for further heads to roll at the council, saying that there was 'not a chance in hell' that residents 'will have the semblance of confidence until they see a change in leadership'. 

Nicholas Holgate, the £180,000-a-year chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea Council, was forced to quit over the fire and the 'shambolic' response effort. Pictured are victims of the blaze at 10 Downing Street following a meeting with Theresa May

Nicholas Holgate, the £180,000-a-year chief executive of Kensington and Chelsea Council, was forced to quit over the fire and the 'shambolic' response effort. Pictured are victims of the blaze at 10 Downing Street following a meeting with Theresa May

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