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This page brings together information leaseholders and other residents should be aware of on fire safety, and remediation of historic building safety defects – including who is responsible for paying for remediation works.
The government introduced a number of measures through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to incentivise the prompt build-out of housing sites. This update outlines recent progress in the implementation of these measures and next steps.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
Guidance for local authorities and independent approved inspectors compiling quarterly information about new permanent dwellings, which is used for house building quarterly returns.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
From 28 June 2022, the leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England have come into effect.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Guidance from DCMS on how museums, galleries and other public buildings can prepare for an emergency or disaster.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document S, which sets standards for installation of electric vehicle charge points or cable routes.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
Guidance for local authorities and fire and rescue services on the use remediation orders, a Building Safety Act 2022 enforcement power.
Announcements from the Building Safety Programme, established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe and feel safe, now and in the future.
Guidance primarily for local responders covering some infrastructure issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of a UK emergency.
How to design, inspect, monitor and maintain impounding reservoir spillways so they are safe.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Use a reference architecture to develop a public sector organisation’s technology and how it shares data across government.
Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
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