Fire Minister Alex Norris addresses the ongoing efforts to improve fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, emphasising the government's commitment to implementing all 58 recommendations from the inquiry, including consolidating building safety and fire responsibilities under one Secretary of State.
During his opening address at Fire Safety Matters Live in Coventry on 5 June 2025, he outlines key initiatives such as developing a British standard for fire risk assessors, accelerating remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding by 2029, introducing Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents with disabilities, and establishing the Building Safety Regulator to create a safer built environment and restore confidence in the sector.
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