DLUHC unveils 拢42m package as it gears up for 星空传媒 Safety Regulator launch

The government has pledged 拢42m to recruit and train building control and fire inspectors as regulatory bodies gear up for the 星空传媒 Safety Act鈥檚 provisions coming into effect.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced 拢16.5m of grant to Local Authority 星空传媒 Control (LABC) to employ 110 building inspectors.

It also announced 拢26m to support fire and rescue services in England and the National Fire Chiefs Council, including the recruitment of 111 fire protection officers.

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The moves comes in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire

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星空传媒 control inspectors, fire inspectors and fire engineers are termed 鈥渓ocal partner regulators鈥� by DLUHC and will play a role in supporting the new 星空传媒 Safety Regulator (BSR), which launches on 1 April.

The BSR will have powers and responsibilities to oversee the safety and standards of the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings.