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Government Announces £70m Funding to Strengthen Local Building Control
The government has announced £70 million in funding to address shortages in building safety professions and to strengthen the capacity, capability, and financial sustainability of local building control in England. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
According to the published correspondence, the funding is aimed at supporting a more resilient, capable, and sustainable building control sector. The government’s commitment includes workforce support, charging reform, and digital initiatives designed to improve capacity, financial sustainability, and transparency within local building control services.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, these measures may impact the efficiency and reliability of local building control processes, which are essential for property compliance and safety standards.
The announcement applies to England and was published on 10 September 2026.
Source: Gov.UK Housing