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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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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
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Heat network regulations: Technical Standards Consultation

Introducing a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) All social landlords need to respond! Help the sector!

Andrew Burke Published date: 01 April 2026
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NHMF Plenary 2 : Keeping Homes Safe - Learning, Improving and Leading Beyond Grenfell

When Kate Lamble volunteered to cover the Grenfell Tower Inquiry for the BBC in 2018, she uncovered something far more troubling than the immediate causes of one catastrophic fire.

Published date: 02 March 2026
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Listening, learning, and always acting’ - Critical insight upon Awaab’s Law from Rochdale Borough Housing

With Awaab’s Law having come into force on 27 October 2025, the UK social housing sector has embarked on its most significant transformation in over a decade. But what will this actually look like in practice?

Published date: 27 February 2026
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NHMF Awards | NHMF 2026

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

Platform Housing & Voicescape

Published date: 24 February 2026
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NHMF Awards | NHMF 2026

NHMF Awards 2026 Winners: Keeping Residents Healthy (Best Healthy Home Initiative)

Accent & Ian Williams

Published date: 20 February 2026
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NHMF 2026 | NHMF Awards

NHMF Awards 2026 Winners: Keeping Residents Warm (Best Warm Home Initiative)

Places for People & Kestrix

Published date: 11 February 2026
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NHMF 2026 | NHMF Awards

NHMF Awards 2026 Winners: Keeping Residents Safe (Best Building Safety Initiative)

Birmingham City Council & True Compliance

Published date: 04 February 2026
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