Greenwich Council is reinforcing its commitment to resident safety in high-rise buildings. The Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel convened on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to address resident engagement strategies and the council's progress in meeting new safety requirements, specifically focusing on ensuring residents have knowledge of their building and how to stay safe within it.
The panel, led by Councillor Leo Fletcher, received updates on initiatives designed to equip residents with essential knowledge about their buildings and safety protocols. The primary focus was ensuring residents are well-informed and prepared for emergencies. The agenda for the meeting included an item to provide an update on meeting requirements for resident engagement in high rise buildings and how the Council is ensuring that residents have knowledge of their building and how to stay safe within it.
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and the panel further discussed the commissioning of future reports aimed at enhancing safety measures and resident engagement.