Dear residents, 2nd September 2021 We are running focus groups which will be looking at residents thoughts and understanding about fire safety guidance in multi-story buildings. We are simply trying to capture residents’ understanding and perspectives on current fire safety guidance, specifically on evacuations and what to do in the event of a fire. The […]
Membership Fees VAT Registration 25th August 2021 Dear Members Thanks to your support and loyalty, an evolving online presence and our advertisers, the FPRA have had an excellent 2020/2021 financial year (the accounts will be shared with you all via email link shortly). However, this does now mean we have to register for VAT. Once […]
27th JULY 2021 New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched The Building Safety Alliance, an independent industry led ‘not for profit’ organisation, is launched with the purpose of implementing the certification of competent individuals wishing to deliver the role of building safety manager (BSM) and a publicly accessible register […]
21st June 2021 “We’re all going on a summer holiday”…….. or are we? Following the government’s introduction of the traffic light system for foreign travel, much uncertainty still remains about which countries are likely to appear on which list and how long they will stay on a particular list. At the time of writing, anyone […]
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – Data Protection fee 18th June 2021 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently written to many Residents Associations requesting payment of a Data Protection fee. Essentially every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information is liable to pay this fee unless exempt. The ICO defines personal information means any […]
8th June 2021 Dear all, We are writing to inform you that today, 8 June, the Government has launched a new consultation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (“PEEPs”) in high-rise residential buildings which seeks views on implementing the relevant Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations. The consultation will be open for a period of six weeks, from 8th […]
Wed 19th May 2021 Homeowners are set to benefit from greater control over their home and building, as an advisory panel prepares them and the market for the widespread uptake of a collective form of homeownership, known as commonhold. As part of the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, Housing Secretary Robert […]
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 1980’s. He has been a director since 2018 and the secretary since 2019. He has led substantial […]
Housing, 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 Government’s proposals for tackling the legacy of dangerous cladding and fire safety defects on residential buildings on […]
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