“I live in one of the Council’s high-rise blocks. What is the Council doing to keep me safe?”
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), part of the Health and Safety Executive, was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 to improve safety standards across all buildings, with a stronger focus on higher-risk properties. This places specific responsibilities on social housing landlords to protect residents.
Hull City Council’s Neighbourhoods & Housing Service has formed a dedicated Building Safety Team to manage and enhance safety in all high-rise flats. They perform routine inspections and work with housing teams to ensure maintenance and improvements meet building safety standards. They also submit formal reports and building safety case updates to the Regulator.
A separate High Rise Tenancy Management Team works closely with the Building Safety Team and oversees daily tenancy and estate matters, including resident safety.
Key safety measures include:
– Regular inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards, maintain fire doors and lifts, and keep communal areas clear
– Installation and servicing of fire and heat detectors to ensure they function properly
– Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) tailored to residents with specific needs
– Resident engagement strategies to communicate safety updates and provide clear channels for reporting concerns.
Hull City Council is dedicated to keeping its high-rise buildings safe and well-maintained. Safety works best when landlords, residents, and partners share information and take joint responsibility.
Contact the Building Safety team at buildingsafety@hullcc.gov.uk or the High Rise Team at TAhousinghub@hullcc.gov.uk