In another bizarre and ironic twist post-Grenfell, the MHCLG has issued a consultation on the proposed regulatory reform based on the Hackitt review. It calls for a stronger resident voice but fails to ensure this through the consultation process.

The MHCLG (Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government) has announced a consultation on its plans for the implementations of the Hackitt Review of Building Regulations. There are 5 broad areas covered by the proposals.

• the scope of the new regime
• the concept of dutyholders who have clear responsibilities throughout a building’s design, construction and occupation
• giving residents a stronger voice in the system and ensuring their concerns are never ignored
• plans for a new building safety regulator to provide oversight of the new building safety regulatory regime
• strengthened enforcement and sanctions to deter non-compliance with the new regime

Martin Stanley, former Senior Civil Servant and editor of ‘Understanding Government’ argues that the the MHCLG consultation fails to listen to residents in this blog: Fire Safety: Still no one Listens, This is especially ironic as providing a stronger voice for residents is a key proposal.

Please click on the text to link to the blog.

Thanks to Martin for agreeing to the cross-post. I would recommend viewing his Grenfell webpage. You can follow Martin on twitter and LinkedIn.