Fire risk assessments
Councils are addressing challenges in completing fire risk assessments and implementing necessary safety works.
Barking and Dagenham Council is working towards full building safety compliance, monitoring fire risk assessments, but faces challenges in following up on assessments and completing flagged repairs, with 9.2% of housing stock failing compliance as of January 2026, a report to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee said in March 2026. Haringey Council is investing £690,000 to reinforce fire safety measures at Broadwater Farm, ensuring essential work continues to reduce overdue actions from fire risk assessments, as approved by Councillor Sarah Williams in December 2025.
The Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee at Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to discuss fire risk assessments on October 5, 2026. These assessments are systematic evaluations of fire hazards and risks in buildings to determine necessary preventative measures. Croydon's Housing Services are also preparing for an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in Q3 2026/2027, with concerns raised about a reduction in gas compliance and the loss of interim staff in key compliance roles in July 2026.
Key facts
- Croydon's Housing Services are preparing for an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing in Q3 2026/2027. Source
- As of January 2026, 9.2% of Barking and Dagenham Council's housing stock failed to comply with building safety regulations. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Assets team monitors fire risk assessments but faces challenges in following up on them. Source
- Haringey Council is investing £690,000 to reinforce fire safety measures at Broadwater Farm. Source
- Haringey Council's investment aims to reduce overdue actions from fire risk assessments, as approved in December 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.