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Call issued for independent national oversight mechanism on Grenfell recommendations
THE GOVERNMENT should introduce an independent national oversight mechanism and not be ‘left to mark its own homework’ when implementing the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel. That’s the considered opinion of the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee as set out in a letter to Secretary of State Angela Rayner.

Fire Sector Confederation seeks to enhance fire safety standards at sports grounds
THE FIRE Sector Confederation’s Sports Grounds Special Interest (Fire Safety) Group is now up-and-running after nearly 40 stakeholders from sports venues across the country took part in the recent inaugural meeting.

Strategic appointments at FireQual serve to strengthen Board
FIREQUAL, THE provider of regulated qualifications for the fire safety sector, has announced the addition of two highly respected professionals – namely Dave White and Colin Todd MBE – to its Board. The duo’s collective expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fire safety training and qualifications.

Cross-sector Building Safety Alliance publishes golden thread guidance
THE BUILDING Safety Alliance, itself a cross-sector collaboration of leading industry figures and various associations and bodies, has published detailed guidance around the golden thread concept.

‘Reform, Responsibility and Resilience’ under discussion at ASFP seminar
THE ASSOCIATION for Specialist Fire Protection’s (ASFP) recent London seminar delivered a day of critical insights and practical strategies aimed at strengthening building safety in a post-Grenfell landscape.

Fire and Rescue “must not be the forgotten Emergency Service” warns NFCC
FIRE AND Rescue “must not be the forgotten Emergency Service”. That’s the stark warning issued by fire chiefs ahead of the Government’s upcoming Spending Review, which is to be delivered in Parliament by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on 11 June.