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LABC welcomes the news that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Peter Baker as the new Chief Inspector of Buildings, to establish and…
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Cornwall has seen a more than 50% rise in cases of dangerous structures reported to the council in just five years. Dangerous structures are one of…
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A north west builder has been jailed for fraud after admitting faking insurance documents and building control approval forms as well as carrying out…
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On Wednesday 20 January, a sinkhole appeared in Walmer Street in the Gorton area of Manchester. This was followed the next day by the collapse of two…
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Published in November 2020 by the UK Government 'Smart meter installation in domestic new build premises' supports the roll out of smart metering for…
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With the UK’s colonial past being highlighted by the Black Lives Matters movement and others a light has been shone on the historical legacy of…
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**UPDATE CLC issued further guidance on 7 January 2021 with some minor changes, including updated guidance on self-isolation and shielding and the…
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The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking opinions on proposed changes to permitted development rights. These…
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If you’re contracted to do a job where timber or concrete ground floors are to be replaced, or are a homeowner faced with a damaged floor (for…