🏢🚒 Hundreds of high-rises across Wales are still waiting on crucial fire safety updates! Almost half of these buildings are stuck in planning limbo, and residents are understandably frustrated. After the tragic Grenfell fire, a building safety pact was set up to make sure such disasters never happen again. But nearly three years on, progress for many is at a standstill.
In Cardiff, where a large number of these high-rises are, councillors have been pushing for quicker action, and residents are speaking up. Stories are surfacing of families feeling trapped in unsellable apartments and elderly residents choosing to move out of anxiety.
Housing Secretary Jayne Bryant recently introduced a new Building Safety Bill aimed at clarifying responsibilities, but campaigners argue progress is still too slow. They’re calling for developers to step up, not just for fire safety, but for other issues like damp and structural problems.
It’s a pressing issue with voices from all sides demanding swifter solutions and accountability.🏠💬 Share your thoughts on what more can be done! #FireSafetyWales #BuildingSafety #CardiffNews