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.