The Local Democracy Reporting Service has approached Birmingham City Council for comment.It's that time of the year again, our least interesting but probably most helpful post!Ĭondensation, Grrr. “Safety is and always will be our first priority, and we’re looking forward to working alongside the city council to deliver a high quality development with community at its heart, which will provide remarkable opportunities for future generations of residents and businesses in Birmingham.” "I will continue to do what I can to get the UK Government to change the regulations to make this much easier.”Ī spokesperson for Lendlease said: “We have sympathy for leaseholders who have been affected by these issues around the country however the planning and construction of these buildings was not carried out by Lendlease, and it is over a decade since we have had any involvement with them. "The Metro Mayor and City Council must instruct their legal teams to find new ways of blocking these contracts being awarded. "We are talking about the safety of homes and the need to rid our city of shoddy practices. "We need to show these dodgy developers, builders and housing providers that they are not welcome in our city. Victims of cladding scandal face bills of up to £600-a-year in new Government scheme.'We can’t afford to go out for a meal' - cladding victims' struggle in Birmingham.“That is why I am campaigning for Birmingham City Council and the Metro Mayor to work together and block companies who constructed dangerously clad buildings from any more local council contracts. "But I will not rest until we see leaseholders live in safe communities. "I voted in favour of greater protections for leaseholders living in dangerous buildings, but the Government blocked any attempts to amend. She said: “The Fire Safety Act passed in Parliament this month let thousands of people down in Birmingham. Shabana Mahmood MP, MP for Birmingham Ladywood, has campaigned on behalf of cladding victims in Parliament. More than 9,000 people have signed the petition so far, with a Government response required following 10,000 signatures. The call comes after a petition was launched to “ban developers starting new work until their -failing buildings are fixed”.
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