Agenda item

The Chair invited Mark Norris, Principal Policy Adviser, to introduce the item.  Mark stated the item outlined the recommendation from the final report of the independent review of building regulations and fire safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt.  Mark stated that the report was published in May, and then ran through the implications of these for councils and fire and rescue services. 

The Chair thanked Mark for the update and invited Members to comment:

·         Members discussed the implications for local authorities and housing associations.

·         They noted the important role of planning and planning legislation in building safety. 

·         Members discussed the implications on funding and the severe impact this has on councils building safe and sustainable homes. 

The Chair thanked Members for their comments. 

Action

Members noted the update.