The Housing Fire and Building Safety Panel of Camden Council met on Monday, 22nd June, 2026. The panel reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14th April 2026 and approved them as a correct record. They also reviewed and approved proposed changes to the Panel's Terms of Reference. The panel received updates on the internal housing stock condition survey, the commercial properties fire compartmentation programme, and fire safety training for residents. Finally, the panel reviewed the Q4 2025/26 performance on compliance and noted the report and action tracker updates. The forward plan was also discussed, with specific items scheduled for future meetings.

London Fire Brigade Annual Report

The panel noted that the LFB annual report would be submitted to the April 2027 meeting.

Update on Proposed New Decent Homes Standard

An update on the internal housing stock condition survey included information on the proposed changes to the Decent Homes Standard. The new standard, expected to be implemented by 2035, will reclassify kitchens and bathrooms as key elements. The data currently being gathered from the stock condition survey will be useful for informing the new standard.

Performance on Compliance Q4 2025/26

The panel reviewed the Q4 2025/26 performance report on compliance across fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, electrics, and lifts (FLAGEL) for the housing portfolio. The report also included Q4 performance on safety Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs), an update on fire safety actions, Building Safety Case submissions, and performance against Awaab's Law.

Key findings included that all 12 building assessment certificates required under the Building Safety Act for submitted case files had been secured and approved. Work was progressing on PEEPs and gateway applications, with the first four gateway applications having been approved. In relation to Awaab's Law, while not all responses met the 24-hour target, performance was considered relatively good. The legislation was set to expand in October 2026 to include excess cold and heat, falls, structural collapse, and fire as significant harm hazards, requiring preparations from the service.

The panel was asked to note the report.

Forward Plan

The panel requested that the Commercial Property Fire Compartmentation programme update be submitted to the January meeting. The panel noted that the LFB annual report would be submitted to the April 2027 meeting. Officers agreed to circulate the work programme to panel members and invited them to submit any further suggestions. The panel was asked to note the report and action tracker updates.