Building Safety Resident Engagement Strategy 2024 – 2029

Overview

Introduction

We are consulting on a Building Safety Resident Engagement Strategy covering high-rise blocks (more than 7 storeys or 18 metres in height) in the Borough.

The strategy describes how we will include Wandsworth residents who live in a high-rise block in fire and building safety decisions. 

We, as the owner and managing agent of our high-rise buildings, are responsible for ensuring they are maintained and all safety concerns addressed in a timely manner.  Within the Council, there are a number of teams that share a responsibility for managing building safety and monitoring compliance.

The key objectives of this strategy are:

• Keeping residents informed: We want you to feel assured that safety risks in your building are being effectively addressed.  This will be done by providing the relevant information so everyone understands the roles and responsibilities of those managing and living in our buildings.  
• Involving residents in decision-making: As a resident living in a high-rise block, you should have various opportunities to participate in the management and decision making about your building.  When a safety concern is made, this will be taken seriously.
• Listening and acting on feedback:  We will listen to you and your neighbours.  We will make it easier for you to report a concern or make a complaint and know what happens next.

Making sure the Building Safety Engagement Strategy is working

A review of this strategy will take place every two years or as and when legislation changes. We will also review the strategy after a significant material change to the building. Residents will be kept informed of any changes made to this strategy and will be given the opportunity to provide feedback.

You can read our draft Equalities Impact Needs Assessment, which details the impact we expect our Building Safety Engagement Strategy to have on groups of people with protected characteristics.

Have your say

You can access the online survey below, but if you would like a paper copy or another format, please contact us at 020 8871 8942. Please read the strategy before completing the survey.

Further Information

Our Building Safety Team can be contacted via the dedicated email below: buildingsafety@wandsworth.gov.uk

Closing date: 1st September 2024