Government statement regarding safety checks following the Grenfell Tower fire.

June 20, 2017

Announcement on Gov.UK website from Department for Communities and Local Government published 19th June 2017.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid statement regarding safety checks following the Grenfell Tower fire. Read in full.

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said:

“We have asked local authorities and all providers of social housing to identify whether any buildings in their area contain cladding made of aluminium composite material (ACM) by the end of today (Monday 19 June).

“We are putting in place a rigorous, government funded testing process for any ACM cladding identified.

“Housing Minister Alok Sharma this morning met representatives from across the housing sector including the Home Builders Federation, Local Government Association and the National Housing Federation. They all expressed their support for this work and gave a commitment that they would progress this with all possible haste.

“It is clear that a considerable amount of work has already been undertaken. Councils are working closely with fire and rescue services to ensure that the appropriate safety and response measures are in place and talking to their tenants to hear their concerns.

“Any landlord who is concerned can contact the department at housingchecks@communities.gsi.gov.uk for further advice about cladding materials – this is a dedicated contact point which has been set up to provide technical support and reassurance.

“Our priority is to reassure people that they are safe in their homes – and that is exactly what we are doing.”

Read the announcement 19th June in full click here.

 

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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