Grenville joins the board as the fourth non-executive director for the department in addition to Sara Weller, Stephen Hay and Nick Marham.
Permanent secretary, Sir Bob Kerslake, welcomed Grenville's appointment. He said: “I am pleased to welcome Grenville as non-executive director for the department. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience which will be an asset to the Department. We are looking forward to having him on board.”
Turner added: “I am looking forward to joining the DCLG Board. I hope that my experience and knowledge of communities and the property sector will allow me to make a valuable contribution to the DCLG. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board to enrich the debates within Government and regulators when devising policies and plans to ensure we create vibrant and cohesive places for people to live and work.”