Across the North East, building safety is recognised as a priority, and the Combined Authority is utilising its convening powers to coordinate a regional plan to accelerate the remediation of high-rise and midrise residential buildings with unsafe cladding.
The North East Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (LRAP) sets out a coordinated regional strategy and supports the Government’s National Remediation Acceleration Plan (NRAP). We are working with Government, Local Authorities, and Fire and Rescue Services to progress remediation efficiently across the region. This coordinated approach is driving greater focus and momentum in building remediation, helping us to keep residents safe and support those residents who face higher bills and uncertainty whilst they wait for action.
Portfolio: Housing and land
Funding amount: £250,000
Funder: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have provided grant funding to support the development and implementation of the Plan. Future funding for subsequent years is still to be confirmed.
Page last updated 19-03-2026
Following the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report in September 2024, the government strengthened its commitment to improving housing safety. As part of this effort, it is working closely with local authorities and regulators to accelerate the remediation of unsafe buildings.
In December 2024, the government published its plan for increasing the pace of remediation for buildings in England with unsafe cladding. The national Remediation Acceleration Plan sets out the approach to tackling barriers to making buildings safe at pace. This was further updated on 17 July 2025. The Plan includes measures for three core objectives:
The national Remediation Acceleration Plan also sets out a series of clear timeframes in which works need to be completed:
Local authorities, fire and rescue services, and the building safety regulator will continue to enforce safety requirements, including penalties for building owners who fail to act.
Accountable persons remain legally responsible for ensuring all fire risk assessments and safety measures are in place.
Nationally proposed measures will further strengthen enforcement, including a planned Remediation Bill, creating a legal duty to remediate with criminal penalties for obstructing or delaying remediation.
| North East Proud to Call Home Advisory Board | Chaired by Portfolio Lead, oversees portfolio. Meets quarterly. |
| North East Remediation Acceleration Board | Chaired by Chief Fire Officer/Housing and Land Cabinet Member/NECA Mayor (TBC), LA leads, Building Safety Regulator and Fire and Rescue Services Strategic oversight of the LRAP. To meet twice a year to consider |
| North East Remediation Steering Group | LAs & Fire & Rescue Services & North East CA To meet monthly to monitor progress, analyse data, identify solutions and collaborate. |
| MHCLG and Homes England | Monitoring, legislation and National Remediation System |
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have provided grant funding of £250,000 to the North East Combined Authority to support the development and implementation of the Plan. Future funding for subsequent years is still to be confirmed.