Building Safety Round-up: Key Updates and Developments

Government announces £3.5bn to fix dangerous cladding

The government has announced a £3.5bn fund to fix dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings in England. The move comes after a public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire found that the government had failed to adequately regulate the use of combustible cladding on high-rise buildings.

New building safety regulator to be created

The government has also announced that it will create a new building safety regulator to oversee the construction and maintenance of high-rise buildings. The new regulator will be responsible for ensuring that buildings are safe and compliant with building regulations.

Fire safety checks to be stepped up

The government has also announced that it will step up fire safety checks on high-rise buildings. The checks will be carried out by local fire and rescue services and will focus on identifying and fixing potential fire hazards.

Residents to be given more information about fire safety

The government has also announced that it will give residents of high-rise buildings more information about fire safety. This information will include advice on what to do in the event of a fire and how to stay safe.

Government to consult on new building safety regulations

The government has also announced that it will consult on new building safety regulations. The new regulations will be designed to improve the safety of high-rise buildings and to prevent future tragedies like the Grenfell Tower fire.

Grenfell Tower inquiry continues

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire is continuing. The inquiry is examining the causes of the fire and the response of the government and other agencies. The inquiry is expected to report its findings in 2023.

Building safety campaigners welcome government announcements

Building safety campaigners have welcomed the government's announcements. They say that the new measures will help to improve the safety of high-rise buildings and to prevent future tragedies.

Government urged to do more

However, some campaigners have urged the government to do more to improve building safety. They say that the government should invest more money in fire safety measures and that it should do more to regulate the construction industry.