Lucie Gutfreund
@luciegutfreund.bsky.social
Campaigner for End Our Cladding Scandal & National Leasehold Campaign • Leaseholder in #SouthKilburn #Brent with inept L&Q • #LeaseholdScandal #EndOurCladdingScandal
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6️⃣ years since we launched our campaign to end this scandal.
We may have come a long way since then but we need Labour to do much more to match their warm words when in opposition.
We're meeting Angela Rayner on Tuesday to ensure the Government delivers action on the ground.
We may have come a long way since then but we need Labour to do much more to match their warm words when in opposition.
We're meeting Angela Rayner on Tuesday to ensure the Government delivers action on the ground.
April 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
6️⃣ years since we launched our campaign to end this scandal.
We may have come a long way since then but we need Labour to do much more to match their warm words when in opposition.
We're meeting Angela Rayner on Tuesday to ensure the Government delivers action on the ground.
We may have come a long way since then but we need Labour to do much more to match their warm words when in opposition.
We're meeting Angela Rayner on Tuesday to ensure the Government delivers action on the ground.
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A look at two housing conditions claim judgments from Bristol County Court, one on allocation to track (giving local guidance to Judges), and one on whether a social landlord's in-house complaints scheme is suitable alternative dispute resolution. Plus my rant.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/04/bris...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/04/bris...
Bristol fashion - housing conditions claims - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
I’ve been passed a couple of judgments in housing conditions claims at Bristol County Court, one a contested allocation decision, the other on an application for a stay. They are both interesting, but...
nearlylegal.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A look at two housing conditions claim judgments from Bristol County Court, one on allocation to track (giving local guidance to Judges), and one on whether a social landlord's in-house complaints scheme is suitable alternative dispute resolution. Plus my rant.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/04/bris...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/04/bris...
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🗣️ “Part of the problem seems to be that the deregulation of the building industry has meant that those bad actors who cut corners have been getting away with it for far too long and it’s just become how they operate.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social what's the plan?
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/claddin...
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social what's the plan?
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/claddin...
Cladding scandal: 'Innocent people like me face the risks and costs'
One day in January 2020, NHS worker Rachael Loftus was surprised to find a man in a high visibility jacket standing outside her flat complex in Leeds.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🗣️ “Part of the problem seems to be that the deregulation of the building industry has meant that those bad actors who cut corners have been getting away with it for far too long and it’s just become how they operate.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social what's the plan?
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/claddin...
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social what's the plan?
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/claddin...
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Thanks so much to Antoine Allen and his team for coming to speak with us. This is just a short segment and interviews with a couple of the tenants and residents, but there are so many more stories to tell.
March 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Thanks so much to Antoine Allen and his team for coming to speak with us. This is just a short segment and interviews with a couple of the tenants and residents, but there are so many more stories to tell.
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Anthony Gold's @eleanor-solomon.bsky.social & @lewis-sjl.bsky.social are leading a group claim for @chtra.org.uk residents to make sure the work is completed to a satisfactory standard, properly concluded, and that all homes are restored to a good condition.
Filming credits: @itvnews.bsky.social
Filming credits: @itvnews.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Anthony Gold's @eleanor-solomon.bsky.social & @lewis-sjl.bsky.social are leading a group claim for @chtra.org.uk residents to make sure the work is completed to a satisfactory standard, properly concluded, and that all homes are restored to a good condition.
Filming credits: @itvnews.bsky.social
Filming credits: @itvnews.bsky.social
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Another busy week for our tenants and residents. On Tuesday, we appeared @itvnews.bsky.social (London) bsky.app/profile/chtr... 1/4
Thanks so much to Antoine Allen and his team for coming to speak with us. This is just a short segment and interviews with a couple of the tenants and residents, but there are so many more stories to tell.
March 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Another busy week for our tenants and residents. On Tuesday, we appeared @itvnews.bsky.social (London) bsky.app/profile/chtr... 1/4
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Volunteers from the Shared Owners' Network have been working on:
👉 Buybacks
👉 Valuations
👉 Subletting
👉 Resales
👉 Lease extensions
👉 Building safety
🖋️ Are you a shared owner? Don't miss the next email update. Join now ➡️ tinyurl.com/SharedOwnersNetwork
👉 Buybacks
👉 Valuations
👉 Subletting
👉 Resales
👉 Lease extensions
👉 Building safety
🖋️ Are you a shared owner? Don't miss the next email update. Join now ➡️ tinyurl.com/SharedOwnersNetwork
April 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Volunteers from the Shared Owners' Network have been working on:
👉 Buybacks
👉 Valuations
👉 Subletting
👉 Resales
👉 Lease extensions
👉 Building safety
🖋️ Are you a shared owner? Don't miss the next email update. Join now ➡️ tinyurl.com/SharedOwnersNetwork
👉 Buybacks
👉 Valuations
👉 Subletting
👉 Resales
👉 Lease extensions
👉 Building safety
🖋️ Are you a shared owner? Don't miss the next email update. Join now ➡️ tinyurl.com/SharedOwnersNetwork
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Tune in to the next Housing Committee session for its Inquiry into Grenfell & Building Safety on Tuesday.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social & senior govt officials will be giving evidence.
Will they just repeat the same tired lines?
Will we ever see change?
committees.parliament.uk/event/23817/...
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social & senior govt officials will be giving evidence.
Will they just repeat the same tired lines?
Will we ever see change?
committees.parliament.uk/event/23817/...
1 April 2025 - Grenfell and Building Safety - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
09:30 - The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
committees.parliament.uk
March 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Tune in to the next Housing Committee session for its Inquiry into Grenfell & Building Safety on Tuesday.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social & senior govt officials will be giving evidence.
Will they just repeat the same tired lines?
Will we ever see change?
committees.parliament.uk/event/23817/...
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social & senior govt officials will be giving evidence.
Will they just repeat the same tired lines?
Will we ever see change?
committees.parliament.uk/event/23817/...
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ICYMI
🗓️ On Monday several peers asked questions about building safety remediation in the House of Lords.
Baroness Stevenage answered on behalf of the Government.
Read about it in Hansard 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
🗓️ On Monday several peers asked questions about building safety remediation in the House of Lords.
Baroness Stevenage answered on behalf of the Government.
Read about it in Hansard 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
High-rise Buildings: Safety Remediation - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'High-rise Buildings: Safety Remediation' on Monday 24 March 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
ICYMI
🗓️ On Monday several peers asked questions about building safety remediation in the House of Lords.
Baroness Stevenage answered on behalf of the Government.
Read about it in Hansard 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
🗓️ On Monday several peers asked questions about building safety remediation in the House of Lords.
Baroness Stevenage answered on behalf of the Government.
Read about it in Hansard 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2025-0...
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🔴 We strongly welcome the Public Accounts Committee Report on Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
We thank the Committee Chair & members for shining a light on the Government's failure to tackle this crisis.
Our statement 👇
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/our-st...
We thank the Committee Chair & members for shining a light on the Government's failure to tackle this crisis.
Our statement 👇
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/our-st...
Our statement on the PAC Report: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
We strongly welcome the Public Account Committee's Report, and we thank the Chair and members for shining a light on the failure of the Government to relieve the appalling impact of the unresolved cla...
endourcladdingscandal.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🔴 We strongly welcome the Public Accounts Committee Report on Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
We thank the Committee Chair & members for shining a light on the Government's failure to tackle this crisis.
Our statement 👇
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/our-st...
We thank the Committee Chair & members for shining a light on the Government's failure to tackle this crisis.
Our statement 👇
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/our-st...
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The Institute of Fire Engineers has issued a statement & FAQ on the Adam Kiziak/Tri Fire EWS1 scandal.
❗It confirms complaints and an investigation started in *2021*
The fallout continues for thousands of leaseholders & residents.
⏳ Still waiting for MHCLG to act.
www.ife.org.uk/Home/Useful-...
❗It confirms complaints and an investigation started in *2021*
The fallout continues for thousands of leaseholders & residents.
⏳ Still waiting for MHCLG to act.
www.ife.org.uk/Home/Useful-...
MyIFE > Home > Useful links > Complaints > Member sanctions > Adam Kiziak outcome
www.ife.org.uk
March 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Institute of Fire Engineers has issued a statement & FAQ on the Adam Kiziak/Tri Fire EWS1 scandal.
❗It confirms complaints and an investigation started in *2021*
The fallout continues for thousands of leaseholders & residents.
⏳ Still waiting for MHCLG to act.
www.ife.org.uk/Home/Useful-...
❗It confirms complaints and an investigation started in *2021*
The fallout continues for thousands of leaseholders & residents.
⏳ Still waiting for MHCLG to act.
www.ife.org.uk/Home/Useful-...
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If you are a shared owner or a former shared owner, join the network ⬇️
If your neighbours are shared owners, please let them know ⬇️
#SharedOwnership #UKHousing
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
If your neighbours are shared owners, please let them know ⬇️
#SharedOwnership #UKHousing
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Join the Shared Owners' Network - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Shared Owners’ Network was created at the end of 2023 by shared owners who met while campaigning for building safety. Since then, the network has grown and members have been busy helping fellow sh...
endourcladdingscandal.org
March 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
If you are a shared owner or a former shared owner, join the network ⬇️
If your neighbours are shared owners, please let them know ⬇️
#SharedOwnership #UKHousing
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
If your neighbours are shared owners, please let them know ⬇️
#SharedOwnership #UKHousing
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
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🗨️ "There is no way I can pay... it is breaking my heart."
Rendal and Rittner said "new requirements under the Building Safety Act, along with inflation and rising energy costs" contributed to rising costs.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
Rendal and Rittner said "new requirements under the Building Safety Act, along with inflation and rising energy costs" contributed to rising costs.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
‘There’s no way I can pay’: London residents despair of steep costs and forced use of ‘poor door’
‘Affordable housing’ home owners complain of paying high charges for facilities mainly used by better-off residents
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🗨️ "There is no way I can pay... it is breaking my heart."
Rendal and Rittner said "new requirements under the Building Safety Act, along with inflation and rising energy costs" contributed to rising costs.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
Rendal and Rittner said "new requirements under the Building Safety Act, along with inflation and rising energy costs" contributed to rising costs.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...
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📺 We gave oral evidence to the Public Accounts Committee last week.
▶️ Catch up on our YouTube channel 👇
youtu.be/73ujWa6d53g
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #UKHousing
▶️ Catch up on our YouTube channel 👇
youtu.be/73ujWa6d53g
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #UKHousing
EOCS evidence to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on Cladding (03/02/25)
YouTube video by End Our Cladding Scandal
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📺 We gave oral evidence to the Public Accounts Committee last week.
▶️ Catch up on our YouTube channel 👇
youtu.be/73ujWa6d53g
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #UKHousing
▶️ Catch up on our YouTube channel 👇
youtu.be/73ujWa6d53g
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #UKHousing
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We've been working with the Shared Owners Network to raise specific issues with the Government, including:
✅ Buybacks
✅ Valuations
✅ Subletting
✅ Resales
✅ Lease extensions
And more.
If you are a shared owner, join to get email updates ➡️ tinyurl.com/sharedowners...
#SharedOwnership
✅ Buybacks
✅ Valuations
✅ Subletting
✅ Resales
✅ Lease extensions
And more.
If you are a shared owner, join to get email updates ➡️ tinyurl.com/sharedowners...
#SharedOwnership
February 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We've been working with the Shared Owners Network to raise specific issues with the Government, including:
✅ Buybacks
✅ Valuations
✅ Subletting
✅ Resales
✅ Lease extensions
And more.
If you are a shared owner, join to get email updates ➡️ tinyurl.com/sharedowners...
#SharedOwnership
✅ Buybacks
✅ Valuations
✅ Subletting
✅ Resales
✅ Lease extensions
And more.
If you are a shared owner, join to get email updates ➡️ tinyurl.com/sharedowners...
#SharedOwnership
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Shared ownership is a toxic financial product. It's leasehold on steroid.
🛑 Don't touch it. Leave it on the shelf.
Ask Angela Rayner &
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to help the thousands of shared owners who were mis-sold an 'affordable' home.
🛑 Don't touch it. Leave it on the shelf.
Ask Angela Rayner &
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to help the thousands of shared owners who were mis-sold an 'affordable' home.
February 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Shared ownership is a toxic financial product. It's leasehold on steroid.
🛑 Don't touch it. Leave it on the shelf.
Ask Angela Rayner &
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to help the thousands of shared owners who were mis-sold an 'affordable' home.
🛑 Don't touch it. Leave it on the shelf.
Ask Angela Rayner &
@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social to help the thousands of shared owners who were mis-sold an 'affordable' home.
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🆕 Update
What we told the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into cladding remediation, plus a new call to action about buildings insurance 👇
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
#Insurance #cladding
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/update...
What we told the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into cladding remediation, plus a new call to action about buildings insurance 👇
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
#Insurance #cladding
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/update...
Update and Call to Action - End Our Cladding Scandal
It’s been a busy start to the year and there will be lots going on over the coming months. Please read on for a short update and a call to action on insurance commissions.
endourcladdingscandal.org
February 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🆕 Update
What we told the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into cladding remediation, plus a new call to action about buildings insurance 👇
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
#Insurance #cladding
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/update...
What we told the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into cladding remediation, plus a new call to action about buildings insurance 👇
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
#Insurance #cladding
endourcladdingscandal.org/posts/update...
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📢 Are you a shared owner?
The Shared Owners’ Network has been working alongside our team for over a year, focusing on the range of issues shared owners face.
Membership is open to all current and former shared owners.
Join them 👇
#SharedOwnership
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The Shared Owners’ Network has been working alongside our team for over a year, focusing on the range of issues shared owners face.
Membership is open to all current and former shared owners.
Join them 👇
#SharedOwnership
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Join the Shared Owners' Network - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Shared Owners’ Network was created at the end of 2023 by shared owners who met while campaigning for building safety. Since then, the network has grown and members have been busy helping fellow sh...
endourcladdingscandal.org
February 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 Are you a shared owner?
The Shared Owners’ Network has been working alongside our team for over a year, focusing on the range of issues shared owners face.
Membership is open to all current and former shared owners.
Join them 👇
#SharedOwnership
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The Shared Owners’ Network has been working alongside our team for over a year, focusing on the range of issues shared owners face.
Membership is open to all current and former shared owners.
Join them 👇
#SharedOwnership
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
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There is now a designated shared owners' campaign group
www.nationalleaseholdcampaign.org/shared-owner...
www.nationalleaseholdcampaign.org/shared-owner...
SHARED OWNERS JOIN THE SHARED OWNERS’ NETWORK CAMPAIGN NOW | NATIONAL LEASEHOLD CAMPAIGN (NLC)
The Shared Owners' Network is solely dedicated to advancing the rights of shared owners The Shared Owners’ Network was created at the end of 2023 by shared owners who met while campaigning for buildin...
www.nationalleaseholdcampaign.org
January 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
There is now a designated shared owners' campaign group
www.nationalleaseholdcampaign.org/shared-owner...
www.nationalleaseholdcampaign.org/shared-owner...
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The staggered arrival of Awaab's Law. For social landlords it will be over two years from October 2025, with different HHSRS hazards falling under the requirements each year. Starting with damp and mould. Private sector implementation will have further consultation.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
The staggered arrival of Awaab's Law - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
In a written statement, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced the timescales for the implementation of Awaab’s Law – i.e when the specific regulations will...
nearlylegal.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The staggered arrival of Awaab's Law. For social landlords it will be over two years from October 2025, with different HHSRS hazards falling under the requirements each year. Starting with damp and mould. Private sector implementation will have further consultation.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
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❗Just 2️⃣ days left to respond to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding.
Let the committee know how the ongoing building safety crisis is affecting you.
Use our guide 👇
📅 Deadline: Monday 20 January.
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
❗Just 2️⃣ days left to respond to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding.
Let the committee know how the ongoing building safety crisis is affecting you.
Use our guide 👇
📅 Deadline: Monday 20 January.
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
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LEASEHOLDERS ARE MENTALLY DRAINED
Help us capture the human impact the #LeaseholdScandal has on our mental health.
Complete this short anonymous survey 👇
shorturl.at/iSFSq
@cathnlc.bsky.social
@lkpleasehold.bsky.social
#Leasehold #MentalHealth #LeaseholdMH
Help us capture the human impact the #LeaseholdScandal has on our mental health.
Complete this short anonymous survey 👇
shorturl.at/iSFSq
@cathnlc.bsky.social
@lkpleasehold.bsky.social
#Leasehold #MentalHealth #LeaseholdMH
January 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
LEASEHOLDERS ARE MENTALLY DRAINED
Help us capture the human impact the #LeaseholdScandal has on our mental health.
Complete this short anonymous survey 👇
shorturl.at/iSFSq
@cathnlc.bsky.social
@lkpleasehold.bsky.social
#Leasehold #MentalHealth #LeaseholdMH
Help us capture the human impact the #LeaseholdScandal has on our mental health.
Complete this short anonymous survey 👇
shorturl.at/iSFSq
@cathnlc.bsky.social
@lkpleasehold.bsky.social
#Leasehold #MentalHealth #LeaseholdMH
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✅ The @londonassembly.bsky.social Fire Committee will discuss remediation next week.
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
Find out more about what’s coming up next week at the London Assembly: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
January 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
✅ The @londonassembly.bsky.social Fire Committee will discuss remediation next week.
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
❗We've seen an increase in the number of buildings contacting us because a waking watch is being introduced as a result of enforcement.
❌ London leaseholders continue to pay for the building safety crisis 💸
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Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding - End Our Cladding Scandal
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opened an inquiry into the remediation of dangerous cladding. As part of this Inquiry, you are invited to submit evidence for the Committee to consider.
endourcladdingscandal.org
January 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Public Accounts Committee Inquiry: The Remediation of Dangerous Cladding.
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
The deadline for submitting your evidence is 11.59pm on Monday 20th January.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis #EOCS
#Leasehold #Trapped
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...