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New improvements to fire safety guidance form part of a wider update to tighten building regulations and provide clearer fire safety rules for the design or construction of residential developments.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New-build homes will come with fast and reliable gigabit broadband under plans being brought forward by the government.
Robust reforms to fire safety introduced to strengthen fire and rescue services, putting the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law.
The government's ban on charging ground rent on leases in England and Wales comes into force on 30 June 2022.
A total of 47 national and regional projects are being allocated the funding to offer a range of support.
Leaseholders will be further protected from rip off, misused fire safety measures thanks to new government funding to remove so-called Waking Watch patrols.
Under the Leaseholder and Resident Service, those living in tower blocks will have access to updates on the status of their building’s application to the government’s Building Safety Fund.
Leaseholders in England and Wales could find it easier and cheaper to buy the freehold of their building under radical new proposals to create a fairer housing system.
A ‘new deal’ between faith groups and government to capitalise on efforts to help communities during lockdown.
Community groups across the UK now have the chance to bid for a share of a £2.6 million fund to support programmes that will help newly arrived families make the best start to rebuilding their lives.
The programmes will focus on boosting educational attainment, tackling exclusion and drop-out rates and improving pathways to employment for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children.
The public are now invited to have their say on the 4 shortlisted artists' proposals.
The Building Safety Bill will set out a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained.
Communities across the country will receive a share of £500,000 to host events marking Windrush Day.
Residents and building owners are set to benefit from a new code of practice for professionals assessing buildings’ external walls and cladding systems.
Roy Wilsher will use his invaluable experience to advise the government on its fire reform agenda.
Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.
All high-rise buildings in the social sector and student buildings are now fully remediated or have work underway to remove unsafe ACM cladding, according to stats released today.
Community groups to bid for a share of fund to develop and host events to celebrate and build understanding of the Windrush Generation and their contributions to British society.
Fund announced to help end the scandal of excessive waking watch costs, as part of a further move to support thousands of residents in high-rise buildings.
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