URL: https://democracy.stevenage.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3650

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received a report providing an update to Cabinet on the Council’s response to the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. The public inquiry concluded in September 2024 with the publication of the phase 2 report which provided a summary of the key updates following the Inquiry.  The report presented 58 recommendations aimed at improving fire safety, emergency preparedness, and accountability across multiple sectors, including local authorities and social housing providers.   The Portfolio Holder for Housing advised that the Council was doing all it could to keep residents safe, to make sure lessons were learned and that safety was always paramount.  The Council had been actively working with the Hertfordshire Local Resilience Forum and other local authorities to implement the ten new emergency planning recommendations.   It is REVOLVED:   1.    That the action being taken by the Council to strengthen its resilience position, including working in partnership with other Hertfordshire Local Authorities and other Category One Responders to ensure that emergency and business continuity plans across the county are current and robust be acknowledged.   2.    That a comprehensive review of reception centres and support for individuals that may be impacted by local incidents be approved. This review will incorporate the introduction of digital processes to improve information capture and situational awareness and will explore ways to strengthen regional coordination during emergencies.  

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025