LGA responds to Fire Safety Bill

Responding to the Fire Safety Bill published today, Lord Porter, Local Government Association building safety spokesman said: 

“The LGA has been calling for councils and fire services to be given effective powers and meaningful sanctions to ensure residents are safe – and feel safe - in their homes. 

“This Bill is an important step in the right direction. 

“While councils are leading local efforts to support communities through the coronavirus crisis, the risk to residents in buildings with dangerous cladding systems remains.

“This Bill is a positive step but needs to be backed up by further effective powers and sanctions, which we have been promised in the forthcoming Building Safety Bill, and sufficient funding to carry out the necessary inspections and enforcement activity.”