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Chancellor urges councils to act on fire safety

News22 Nov 2017Chloe Stothart

Chancellor Philip Hammond has urged councils to get in touch if they cannot afford to pay for fire safety work following the Grenfell Tower disaster.

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In his Budget speech today (22 November 2017), Mr Hammond said: “All local authorities and housing associations must carry out any identified necessary safety works as soon as possible.

 

"If any local authority cannot access funding to pay for essential fire safety work, they should contact us immediately.”


He also said the government will provide £28m to Kensington and Chelsea Council for mental health services, regeneration and a new community space for Grenfell United community group.

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