Response to the Fire Brigades Union on supporting fire services
A letter from James Brokenshire and Lord Stephen Greenhalgh in response to the Fire Brigades Union on the government’s actions to support fire services.
View ArticleLocal leaders pledge to continue vital building safety work
Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensuring vital building safety work continues during the pandemic.
View ArticleNew taskforce developing plan to reopen places of worship
Faith leaders and government agree to develop plan to enable phased and safe reopening of places of worship.
View ArticleNew £1 billion building safety fund to remove dangerous cladding from high...
New fund will meet the cost for unsafe non-ACM cladding on residential buildings that are 18 metres and over and do not comply with building regulations.
View ArticlePlaces of worship to re-open for individual prayer
From Monday 15 June places of worship will be permitted to open for individual prayer in line with social distancing guidelines.
View ArticleLetter to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management...
A letter from James Brokenshire to the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Services Management Committee on reducing burdens and supporting the fire sector.
View ArticleNation pays tribute to the Windrush Generation and their descendants
Communities across the country are getting ready to mark national Windrush Day on 22 June.
View ArticleLandmark building safety law to keep residents safe
The government is set to publish its landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years and make residents safer in their homes.
View ArticleChanging Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new...
Changes to building rules in England to help add larger accessible toilets to more than 150 buildings a year.
View ArticleCOVID-19: mitigating impacts on Gypsy and Traveller communities
Lord Greenhalgh, Communities Minister, has written to local authority chief executives to highlight the support needed by some members of Gypsy and Traveller communities.
View ArticleCall for views to support comprehensive faith engagement review
An independent review is calling for views from people of all faiths on the effectiveness of government’s engagement with faith groups.
View ArticleFaith, Race and Hate Crime Grants scheme announces £1.8 million in project...
Faith Minister Lord Greenhalgh has announced the projects which will receive funding.
View ArticleGypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people to get extra education...
Over 100 children and young people will receive extra tutoring, one-to-one support and expert guidance to help them progress in education or find employment.
View ArticleNew £30 million Waking Watch Relief Fund announced
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.
View Article£500,000 fund for 2021 Windrush Day celebrations launched
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.
View ArticleEnd of year stats show milestones reached in making homes safer
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.
View ArticleUnlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations
Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.
View ArticleFormer Fire Chief appointed as independent expert to advise on fire reform
Roy Wilsher will use his invaluable experience to advise the government on its fire reform agenda.
View ArticleConsultation launched on new code of practice for external walls
Residents and building owners are set to benefit from a new code of practice for professionals assessing buildings’ external walls and cladding systems.
View ArticleWindrush Day 2021 launches with £500k for celebrations
Communities across the country will receive a share of £500,000 to host events marking Windrush Day.
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