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Improving Building Safety Systems in Higher-Risk Buildings and Beyond

26 March 2026

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 addresses improvements to building safety systems for higher-risk buildings and beyond.

Action Requested

The Department is launching a consultation to improve proportionality and safety outcomes in the HRB control regime, ensuring application requirements reflect work scale and complexity without compromising on safety. Additionally, MHCLG announces a £70m Building Professional Workforce Programme to address shortages in building control and fire engineering professions.

Key Facts

  • The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is launching a consultation on improving proportionality and safety outcomes.
  • A £70m Building Professional Workforce Programme is announced: £55m for building control and £15m for fire engineering profession reform.
  • The programme aims to recruit and train up to 700 new building inspectors, train more inspectors to Class 3, and expand masters level education for fire engineers.
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