Local Remediation Acceleration Plan
Background
Following the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in September 2024, the government committed to tackling housing safety. Part of this commitment includes speeding up the remediation of unsafe buildings by working with local authorities and regulators.
The government launched the national Remediation Acceleration Plan, and in July 2025, confirmed that Mayors across England would play a key role in driving progress by:
- Ensuring safety of buildings that are waiting for remediation and during works
- Identifying buildings where progress has stalled
- Improving coordination between regulators
- Facilitating data sharing between partners
- Tackling barriers to delivery
What’s happening in our region
Developing our plan
In November 2024, Mayor Claire Ward invited local councils, fire services, housing providers, and partners to work together to develop a Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (LRAP).
A draft plan and funding request were submitted to government in January 2025.
Funding secured
In April 2025, the government confirmed £350,000 funding for the East Midlands Combined County Authority to deliver the LRAP in 2025–2026. This funding will support:
- Developing, publishing, and delivering the Local Remediation Acceleration Plan
- Regular engagement with national government
- Coordinating local partners to take action
- Using the government’s Cladding Safety Schemes National Remediation Scheme database to implement the plan and monitor progress
- Supporting enforcement where required
What’s next?
- The Local Remediation Acceleration Plan has been finalised and was reviewed by EMCCA’s Board on 21st July 2025
- Recruitment has begun for specialist roles
- Full LRAP implementation is planned from October 2025
Progress in the East Midlands
We are assured there are no high-rise ACM cladding risk (>18m) similar to Grenfell left in the region.
However, 123 buildings over 18m still require assessment/remediation by 2029.
Buildings between 11–18m are under review with support from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government and Homes England.
Questions & answers
EMCCA’s role is coordinating the work of local regulators. We don’t have legal powers to take enforcement action. If you’re a resident with safety concerns, you should contact:
- Your local fire service
- Your district or city council
- The Building Safety Regulator
- The Regulator of Social Housing (for social tenants)
- Homes England
- The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
However, EMCCA is working to improve resident communication and engagement. We are recruiting a Fire Safety Advisor who will lead on resident support and on-site engagement.
The Government is committed to supporting this activity and is developing proposals for longer-term funding pending the outcome of Spending Review business planning.
To deliver the LRAP, EMCCA and partners are recruiting the following roles who will work across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire:
EMCCA
- Project lead
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue
- Fire Safety Inspector
- Fire Safety Advisor
- Fire Safety Coordinator
Nottingham City Council
- 2x Environmental Health Officers
- Licensing Support Officer
These staff will help accelerate work on the 123 high-rise buildings and buildings between 11–18m still under review.
However, there are national shortages of key professionals, especially:
- Fire Engineers
- Environmental Health Officers
Recruiting the right people takes time. While this happens, we’re working to remove delays in current cases and building partnerships for local skills training.
Stay informed
We’re committed to working with residents, councils, fire services, and housing providers to deliver a safer future for all.
Read the full Local Remediation Acceleration Plan for the East Midlands here.
More updates and recruitment opportunities will be shared here and via our partners.