House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on the Building Safety Regulator
11 November 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Samantha Dixon Lab Chester North and Neston
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At a glance
Key points
- The Building Safety Regulator's functions will move from the Health and Safety Executive to a new Executive Non-Departmental Public Body.
- Draft regulations will be laid before the House to facilitate the transition of the BSR's functions.
- The changes aim to enhance accountability and support the creation of a single construction regulator as per the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendations.
Issue summary
The statement discusses changes to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) by moving its functions from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to a new Executive Non-Departmental Public Body.
Action requested
Draft regulations are being laid before the House to move the BSR's functions, which will strengthen accountability and pave the way for a single construction regulator as recommended in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report.
Key facts
- Changes to the Building Safety Regulator were announced by the department in June 2025.
- Functions of the BSR are being moved from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
- This change is a step towards establishing a single construction regulator as per the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendation.
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