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Sir David Amess MP: Britain’s buildings are vulnerable to fire. We must mobilise industry expertise to improve standards
By combining effective oversight of building regulations with a focus on fire safety procedures we can help people to feel safe in their homes, writes Sir David Amess MP Credit: Tribute messages on a wall near the Grenfell Tower in west London The horrendous Grenfell Tower fire should never […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreCladding: progress on remediation
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry, Cladding: Progress of Remediation. The inquiry will review progress in removing potentially dangerous cladding from high-rise and high-risk buildings, and the adequacy of funding by the Government. The Committee will shortly publish a survey seeking evidence from […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreLeaseholders of blocks with unsafe cladding hit by insurance premium hikes of almost 400%
Asset management Brexit Care and support Development Finance Fire safety Housing Management Markets Technology Policy Regulation and Governance Mergers and Acquisitions Click here to view original web page at www.insidehousing.co.uk
Read MoreLetter to Rishi Sunak
Shabana writes to Financial Conduct Authority on cladding scandal
This week Shabana has written to the Financial Conduct Authority on the cladding scandal, calling for an investigation into the conduct of insurers. A recent Westminster Hall debate brought to light further issues regarding the cladding on leasehold properties, namely issues around building insurance premiums and directors’ liability insurance. Shabana has also recently supported the…
Read MoreCladding protesters ‘trapped in worthless homes’
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is among the campaigners who have travelled to Westminster Residents “trapped in worthless homes” due to unsafe cladding have demanded help from the government. Ministers have pledged £600m to pay for the removal of aluminium composite material (ACM) similar to the type used […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWestminster Hall Wednesday 12 February 2020
Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood speaking in the Second Chamber about the Cladding and Insurance issues at Islington Gates. Click here to view original web page at parliamentlive.tv
Read MoreUnsafe cladding – Early Day Motion (EDM)
That this House notes with concern the number of people living in blocks with cladding (both ACM and HPL) which has either been identified as unsafe or has yet to be inspected; is aware that a growing number of people are currently unable to sell their homes because of […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreGovernment to fund and speed up vital cladding replacement
The government will fully fund the replacement of unsafe aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding on high-rise private residential properties where building owners have failed to do so Communities Secretary the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP calls time on “reckless” building owners who have refused to take action New funding […] Click here to view original…
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