Ross Weddell, Director Ross is the Secretary of the Zetland Management Company which manages the Grade 2 listed Zetland Building in Saltburn-by-the-sea. The building is a former railway hotel and was converted into 31 unique flats in the 1980ās. He has been a director since 2018 and the secretary since 2019. He has led substantial […]
HCLG Committee questions Building Safety Minister on cladding removal fund
Posted onHousing, Communities and Local Government Committee 5th March 2021 HCLG Committee questions Building Safety Minister on cladding removal fund Evidence session: Monday 8 March, 4.00pm Watch live at www.parliamentlive.tv The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines the Governmentās proposals for tackling the legacy of dangerous cladding and fire safety defects on residential buildings on […]
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Posted on[ms-protect-content id=ā4097ā³ access=ānoā silent=ānoā] FPRA News Page [/ms-protect-content] [ms-protect-content id=ā4097ā³ silent=āyesā] FPRA News Page for members We want to ensure our members always have access to the latest news and information. A selection of our features and announcements can be found below. If you canāt find what youāre looking for or have questions relating to […]
Domestic smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Posted onĀ 8th January 2021 FPRA Honorary Consultant Jonathan Gough has prepared a response to the extension of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 Consultation. This was submitted on 8th January. Further details of the Consultation are below: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/domestic-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms The responses areĀ shown in green : Questions: Smoke alarms in rented homes Q1: […]
HUGE NEWS FOR LEASEHOLDā¦BUT AS ALWAYS, THE DEVIL WILL BE IN THE DETAIL!
Posted onHUGE NEWS FOR LEASEHOLDā¦BUT AS ALWAYS, THE DEVIL WILL BE IN THE DETAIL! 7th January 2021 Following the Law Commissionās reports on proposed reforms to leasehold, commonhold and right to manage, today, Robert Jenrick, the Housing Communities and Local Government Secretary has announced reforms for the leasehold sector as a whole. The main take away […]
New model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation
Posted onNew model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation Ā AffordableHomesProgramme@communities.gov.uk Shared Ownership Consultation Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 3rd Floor, South East Fry Building 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF 17 December 2020 Dear Sirs This response to your consultation is on behalf of The Federation of Private Residentsā Associations, which as far as […]
FPRA welcomes the superb news from the pre-legislative scrutiny committee on the Fire Safety Bill
Posted onFPRA welcomes the superb news in the latest report from the pre-legislative scrutiny committee on the Fire Safety Bill. Ā 25th November 2020 FPRA asks GovernmentĀ to listen to the conclusion of the All Party Committee The final Bill will establish new duties, some of them extremely onerous, on individuals and organisations responsible for building […]
Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales
Posted onSubject: Re: Tenant and fuel poverty workshop: Your feedback on the consultation to improve the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales 4th November 2020 DearĀ all, Thank you very much for your attendance at our workshop today. This is highly appreciated. In next steps, weād highly appreciate you formally feeding into the […]
Companies House launches awareness campaign aimed at flat management company directors
Posted onCompanies House launches awareness campaign aimed at flat management company directors New tool will help directors understand their responsibilities better A campaign aimed at building a better understanding of the responsibilities that come with being the director of a flat management company is being launched by Companies House. Every year, Companies House receives complaints from […]
Planning for the Future ā Consultation on proposals for reform of the planning system in England
Posted onĀ Ā MHCLG 3rd Floor, South East Fry Building 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF planningforthefuture@communities.gov.uk 21st October 2020 Dear Sir / Madam Planning for the Future ā Consultation on proposals for reform of the planning system in England Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above white paper. This response to your […]