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Building Control Reform

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is comprehensively reforming building control regulations, including changes to external walls, load-bearing walls, and higher-risk building work categorisation. Multiple bills are progressing to modernise safety systems, improve proportionality, and establish a single construction regulator. The reforms also address energy performance standards for buildings.

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18 Dec 2024 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Building Inspectors

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to give local authorities primary responsibility for building inspections. Answer: The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registers and sets competency standards for …

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3 Dec 2024 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Construction: Regulation

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of having a single construction regulator. Answer: It is important that government carefully considers the findings and recommendations …

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