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Update on the Building Safety Regulator

11 November 2025

Proposing MP
Samantha Dixon Lab
Chester North and Neston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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At a Glance

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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