Agenda item

The Chairman reminded the Board that today was the six month anniversary of the Grenfell fire.

Eamon Lally, Principal Policy Adviser, introduced this report which provided the Board with an update on the work of central and local government to ensure that high rise buildings are safe.

Discussion

In the discussion which followed, these points were made:

·         Members expressed their disappointment regarding the decision of no additional funding for local authorities to fund making high rise buildings fire safety compliant. Members sought clarity from the Government on whether greater flexibility would be granted within the HRA to allow for borrowing to fund the improvements.

Decision

The Environment, Economy, Housing and Transport Board:

·         Noted the ongoing work at a national and local level to improve fire safety in high rise buildings; and

·         Noted the LGA’s submission to the Building Regulations and Fire Safety Review.