MHCLG announces £70m to train building inspectors and consultation on speeding up minor works on high-risk buildings

By Daniel Gayne2026-03-27T13:45:00

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Department also launches consultation on enhancing competence among fire risk assessors

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued a batch of building safety announcements, with new funding for training and consultations on speeding up minor works in high-risk buildings and improving standards among fire risk assessors.

The series of releases put out by the department on Thursday included an investment of £70m in new funding to address the shortage of trained building inspectors and fire engineers.

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