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We recommend that the Government consider facilitating, possibly in the Bill itself, the formation of...

Recommendation
We recommend that the Government consider facilitating, possibly in the Bill itself, the formation of resident groups in every higher-risk building and that these groups be required to include representatives of every type of resident in the building.
Paragraph Reference
178
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The Government welcomes the Committee’s recognition of the importance of resident engagement. We agree that resident engagement is best achieved through a variety of means, including the formation of resident groups to empower residents. Government is committed to ensuring that residents have a stronger voice in the new building safety regime.
Source
Committee Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Inquiry Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill
Report Fifth report: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Building Safety Bill 24 Nov 2020 HC 466
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Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.5 yrs
Report published 24 Nov 2020