LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

My final year as chair, I'll be fighting for fairer housing

Local Government Association chairman Lord Porter outlines his agenda for the next 12 months and reflects on how the events of Grenfell has strengthened his resolve to push for safe, affordable housing for all.

Last summer, I saw the very best and worst of government. Hard-working colleagues leaving no stone unturned as they investigated the cause of the Grenfell fire, identifying other buildings at risk and what had to be done to prevent it happening again. It rapidly became clear the current building regulation system is frankly not fit for purpose, and has ultimately cost people their lives.

As we remember a year on the awful events of that night, and our conference sets out the Local Government Association's (LGA) agenda for the next 12 months, let me be clear: nothing will deter us from ensuring that our residents are kept safe.

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