In our last bulletin we highlighted the
comparatively slow progress in removing and replacing unsafe
Aluminium Composite Cladding (ACM) from privately owned residential
buildings compared to action being taken by social landlords.
The Government has subsequently announced that around £200
million will be made available to remove and replace unsafe
cladding from around 170 privately owned high-rise residential
buildings (i.e. those containing homes).
The government is already funding the replacement
of unsafe ACM cladding on social sector properties.
The latest figures show that 156 private buildings are yet to
start works on removing and replacing ACM cladding, compared to 23
in the social sector.
Owners of private residential buildings will have three months
to access the new fund and the Government says it will look
carefully at those who fail to remediate and consider what further
action can be taken.