This week is an important landmark in the journey to “Building a Safer Future”. Although there has never been any doubt in my mind that this fundamental reform of the system would take place, it is now clear to everyone that the ambitions and recommendations I set out in my review in 2018 are going to happen in full. 

The publication of the draft Building Safety Bill makes clear to residents that their need to feel safe and be safe in their homes is at the heart of the system.