The Local Government Association said it was working closely with councils to coordinate reviews of high-rise stock around the country in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Lord Porter, chairman of the LGA, said: “Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower, councils with tower blocks in their local area have been working with their local fire service and undertaking urgent reviews of their high-rise buildings.
“Fire risk assessments and the construction of buildings are being reviewed and double checks are being made to ensure remedial work recommended under previous assessments has been carried out.
“Councils are also working closely with tenants to review and offer fire safety advice.
“Councils take the safety of residents extremely seriously. We need to know with certainty how this fire started and why it spread so quickly so that councils can start to take any action needed.
“The LGA continues to work closely with councils, the government and fire chiefs to help coordinate national efforts in response to this dreadful disaster.”
Last week, Lambeth Council’s strategic director for neighbourhoods and growth, Sue Foster, said all London boroughs would be reviewing medium- and high-rise residential stock in the wake of the fire in west London.
Speaking at LREF, she said: “It could, subject to the outcome of review, lead to changes in how we refurbish our stock.”
She added: “It is about working collaboratively across London to move forward and give our residents confidence that they are living in safe homes.”
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