Councils given power to remove unsafe cladding from private buildings

By Laura Sharman | 30 November 2018

Local authorities have been given the power to strip unsafe cladding from private residential buildings over 18 metres tall.

Communities secretary, James Brokenshire, said councils will be able to recover costs from building owners and would receive financial help from the Government if required.

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