Summary
Due to the recent tragic events at Grenfell Tower, the housing policy context at a national and local level has shifted significantly. This report provides an overview of action on the national response to the fire safety issues evident following the fire and related issues for the provision of social housing and reduction of homelessness. The report comments on London Councils’ forthcoming responses to a range of related consultations including the current review of building regulations, engagement with Government on implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act; and ongoing work to collaborate on Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation.
Recommendations
Leaders’ Committee is asked to:
• to note the policy update and provide guidance on London Councils’ forthcoming response to the review of Building Regulations
• to discuss and offer guidance on ongoing lobbying on the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act
• to offer a steer on emerging proposals to consider ways of working more collaboratively, where appropriate, on specific solutions to reduce Homelessness.
