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Federation business moved forward purposefully at the recent AGM, which took place on 22nd May 2019, at the offices of the ABI, London. The move to the FSF becoming a company limited by guarantee was noted as was the gathering pace in building strong relationships to help ensure the sector’s voice continues to be heard. …
At the 15 April Forum meeting members noted the ongoing changes taking place in our organisation together with reports of external liaison with officials in Home Office, MHCLG and BEIS. Progress is also reported on advancing the policy supporting Accredited Third Party Certification following the successful symposium held in the House of Lords on 7 …
Accredited Third Party Certification Reported upon in this Newsletter is the very successful symposium held in the House of Lords on 7th March 2019 with 40 attendees from Parliament, the Federation and the wider sector. After debate widespread support emerged for Accredited Third Party Certification. The symposium witnessed presentations with a range of views and …
Building Safety The Building Safety Programme and setting principles to aid the gathering evidence to support change in Building regulations are highlighted in this Newsletter as well as the development of an overarching strategy to regulate competency. Read full Newsletter here
Government Responds to Hackitt report An Implementation Plan The Government’s 62 page response to the Hackitt report in the form of a comprehensive Implementation Plan is at the centre of this Newsletter. Published on 18 December 2018 the report ‘agrees with the Review’s (Hackitt) diagnoses’ and seeks to help eradicate that ‘race to the bottom’ …
The Fire Sector Federation welcomes the publication of the Government’s Implementation Plan in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. The Federation is heartened that the Government “agrees with the Review’s diagnosis and the principles behind its recommendations”. It also welcomes the announcement of a full review of Approved …
Members attending the Federation’s Forum held in the House of Lords on 29 November 2018 found the mood very much upbeat and positive with good engagement across the sector. Following agreement at last September’s meeting the new chairman Michael Harper expressed his view that building on what was good from the past the opportunity now …
Forum -29th November Hosted by Jim Fitzpatrick a Forum on 29 November 2018 was the first attended by new Chairman Michael Harper who introduced a change in format to allow members to receive reports from all the newly installed Directors followed by an open and optimistic discussion on how the Federation might move its agenda …
Policy Workshop -13th November A Policy Workshop held on 13th November 2018 at the Moreton in Marsh FPA office delivered a members’ wish list and a call to help build that network of expertise to support the Federation becoming a proactive and respected contributors to UK fire safety. Read the full Newsletter here
The Fire Sector Federation has appointed Michael Harper as its Chair following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 19 September. The appointment is part of a wider restructuring of the Federation which involves senior level changes to help the organisation meet increasing future demands. Changes to the Federation’s structure include the appointment of a …