Friends in High Places news items
Free LEASE webinar: building safety and leaseholder protections
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The Building Safety (Remediation of unsafe cladding) Bill has begun its progress through parliament, but it may not be all good news for volunteer Directors.
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The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local government is putting on a webinar for RTM and RMC Directors about Developer Remediation Contract
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Work beings on a new Remediation Bill which will eventually become law.
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The Government funded Lease Advisory Service is offering new free training and guidance for leaseholders impacted by Building Safety.
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Next Friends in High Places Meeting Wednesday 12th August at 6pm
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New government funding announced for buildings under 11 metres
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The Government has announced funding on the 1st Aril 2026 for Installation of fire alarms to address interim fire safety measures.
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BSR changes approach to building assessment certificates after two-thirds of applications refused
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The Government is seeking evidence about the role of building safety professionals - deadline for responses is 12th August 2026
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Analogue Switch off in January 2027 - will this affect your lift, emergency call systems or fire alarm systems?
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BSR guidance on key reasons for Building Control rejection for cladding remediation in HRBs
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Survey for leaseholders on the new Leasehold/Commonhold Bill Deadline 31 March 2026
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Building Safety Regulator Deputy Director to speak at Warm and Safe Homes Summit on 15th April
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The Government has opened a survey about RTM and RMC experience - deadline to complete the survey is midnight Monday 16th March 2026
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MP Apsana Begum secures confirmation from Housing Minister that unfair costs should not fall on leaseholders
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BSR consults on safety culture and practice within the construction industry
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Government Consults on banning leasehold new flats
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The government has released the draft Bill which will now make its way through Parliament.
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Building and Cladding Safety Fund Stats for Dec 2025
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This consultation seeks views on legislative proposals to address broadband in leasehold flats.
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The Government is consulting on whether to change the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator in relation to the installation of Fibre Optic Cables and mobile phone masts in Higher Risk Buildings.
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Survey for leaseholders on the new Leasehold/Commonhold Bill Deadline 31 March 2026
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