Our response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report

Keeping tenants safe is our number one priority and we’ve been keeping a close eye on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

This week, over seven years after the tragic fire on 14 June 2017 from which 72 people lost their lives, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its Phase 2 report. 

Our thoughts remain with all those affected.

We welcome the report’s recommendations for stronger regulation and while there are no new recommendations for social landlords within this report given legal changes already in place, we recognise how important our role is in making sure anyone with concerns is listened to and those concerns are acted upon.

While none of our properties have the cladding that was present at Grenfell Tower, we encourage anyone with any concerns about a Berneslai Homes property to contact us immediately.

You can raise concerns about building safety, repairs, or fire safety with us by emailing firesafety@berneslaihomes.co.uk or phoning 01226 787878 and ask for the Fire Safety Officer.

We’ve already taken steps to make sure our homes remain safe places for people to live which you can read about here. This includes working closely with residents in our high rise residential buildings as part of the Residents’ Building Safety Panel. Together we’ve heard their ideas, shared information, and put in place improvements for everyone’s safety. You can find out more about the work of the group in our short film here.