Over Half of Unsafe Buildings Still Await Cladding Removal Post-Grenfell

New data reveals slow progress in addressing fire safety risks, with more buildings identified monthly than remediated.

Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, 4,771 buildings have been identified with life-critical cladding or fire safety defects.
Only 1,392 buildings (29%) have completed remediation, while 985 buildings (21%) have begun the process.
In August alone, 141 new buildings were flagged for fire safety issues, outpacing the number of buildings being fixed.
The government has committed £5.1 billion to cladding removal, with additional costs expected to be covered by the construction industry.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed frustration over the slow pace of remediation, with plans to accelerate efforts announced for the autumn.