Residents panel
The Building Safety Act requires that we set up a Statutory Residents' Panel (the panel) to ensure residents are placed at the heart of the new regulatory regime.
We are seeking applications from current residents of high-rise buildings (HRBs) who would like to be considered for a position on the panel.
The panel will be a small group of about 20 people who are a broad mix of HRB residents from different locations and housing types, including social housing, private rent, and leasehold owners. As well as a mix of residents, it will be supported by representatives from relevant organisations.
Further details and how to apply to be a Residents' Panel member
Role of panel members
Panel members acting on behalf of residents will:
- give BSR advice on aspects of its operation based on real-life experience
- provide input on guidance relating to residents, plus other BSR documents and procedures
- assist BSR with developing its annual statement on resident engagement
- be empowered to set up workgroups to undertake in-depth projects
- provide input on BSR resident research
- help to test BSR communications material
Members of the panel will not:
- handle or investigate individual resident complaints
- advise on matters that sit outside BSR's area of responsibility
Panel members may be invited to take part in wider working groups across government.
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