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Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG

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Greater clarity and accountability will be brought to fire and building safety thanks to the transfer of Ministerial responsibility for all fire functions from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Bringing these responsibilities together will strengthen coordination, improve policy implementation, and reinforce the government’s commitment to making homes, buildings and communities safer. The change delive…
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People living in tower blocks across Chelsea are being urged to know their building evacuation plan.

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Fire safety responsibility transfers to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Today's Conveyancer

Following recommendations made in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase II report, accountability for fire and building safety will fall under MHCLG

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Responsibility for all fire functions moves to MHCLG

Greater clarity and accountability will be brought to fire and building safety thanks to the transfer of Ministerial responsibility for all fire functions from the Home Office to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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specificationonline.co.uk broke the news in on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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