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Southwark Council statement on electrical testing of council homes

As part of a commitment to improve council homes in the borough, Southwark Council has today, 18 June, made a self-referral to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) in relation to electrical testing.

Raising standards across its thirty six thousand council homes is a top priority for Southwark, and as part of an ongoing, full review of its housing service the council has identified that a new regulatory requirement to undertake an electrical safety test of each home has not been implemented in the way it should have been. This has led to the Council making a voluntary self-referral to the RSH, the independent organisation responsible for regulating a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector...

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Posted on 18th June 2024

by Southwark Council

Stay Informed and Connected with the Building Safety Commonplace!

Here at the London Borough of Southwark, your safety is our priority. We also want to make sure you are involved, informed and updated on all building safety matters within your community. This is why we are introducing the Building Safety Commonplace.

The Building Safety Commonplace is a dedicated platform where you can get important updates on the steps we are taking to improve building safety within our high-rise buildings. You will also be able to share your views, hear about events and meetings, and download documents.

We would like to invite you to join us on the Building Safety Commonplace.

When you sign up, you will receive regular updates and easy access to key information. It’s a simple way to stay in the know about what is happening.

Why not share this with your neighbours and friends in your building? By spreading the word about the Building Safety Commonplace, you are helping every resident stay informed.

Posted on 9th April 2024

by Naomi Osei