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Building and Fire Safety Working Group

Navigating the BSR Gateway Regime

Neil Watts, Lead of the National Housing Maintenance Forum’s Working Group on Building and Fire Safety, examines the latest developments as the Building Safety Regulator becomes a standalone body, and sets out what the changes mean for housing associations and councils managing higher-risk buildings.

Neil Watts Published date: 09 April 2026

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NHMF Plenary 2 : Keeping Homes Safe - Learning, Improving and Leading Beyond Grenfell

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Listening, learning, and always acting’ - Critical insight upon Awaab’s Law from Rochdale Borough Housing

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NHMF 2026 | NHMF Awards

NHMF Awards 2026 Winners: Best Resident Impact (Exceptional Engagement & Outcomes for Residents)

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Fire safety

Fire Risk Assessor Certification: Consultation

The Government is consulting on its commitment to introduce mandatory certification for fire risk assessors in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Andrew Burke Published date: 09 April 2026

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Communal - Heating

Heat Networks Regulations: Early Registration

Ofgem are gearing up for the launch of its heat networks registration digital service: Comply with Heat Network Consumer Protection Regulations by inviting heat network suppliers and operators to register early through private beta. All heat network suppliers and operators must register by 26 January 2027

Andrew Burke Published date: 09 April 2026