Progress report: vulnerable people and phase 1 recommendations
Published 29 May 2025
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Recommendation 56
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 113.78 | Complete | National Police Chiefs鈥� Council (NPCC) | In full |
Recommendation
That what in the past has been called by the police a 鈥渃asualty bureau鈥� be described in a way that makes it clear that it does not provide information to the public about people affected by the emergency. (113.78)
What we committed to doing
The NPCC has been working to discharge a similar recommendation made in 2018 by the Kerslake independent review of the Manchester Arena bombing. It has updated the standard operating procedures for the casualty bureau and will continue to assure delivery against them. Although the casualty bureau will continue to be known as such, the NPCC has worked with force communication leads on how to clearly describe the functions of a casualty bureau and is working with local government to ensure that communications in the event of a critical incident are clear to the public. The recommendation has been fully discharged.
What we have done 听
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) have already delivered this recommendation to make clear that the casualty bureau does not provide information to the public about people affected by emergencies.
Recommendation 57
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 113.82 | In progress | Government | In full |
Recommendation
That further consideration be given to the recommendations made in the Phase 1 report in the light of our findings in this report.
What we committed to doing
We addressed these recommendations in the response to the Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing Plus (EEIS+) consultation published on 2 December 2024.
This recommendation will be complete when
Recommendation 33.22.D has been completed in part 鈥� the limited evidence on the effectiveness of the system is not sufficient to justify mandating Evacuation Alert Systems in existing high-rise residential buildings at this time.
What we have done
The government addressed Phase 1 recommendations 33.22.C, 33.22.E and 33.22.F in the response to the Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing Plus (EEIS+) consultation published on 2 December 2024.听
Regarding further Phase 1 recommendations:听
- Recommendation 33.22.D: Statutory guidance has been updated to provide for Evacuation Alert Systems in all new blocks of flats over 18 metres. The limited evidence on the effectiveness of the system is not sufficient to justify mandating Evacuation Alert Systems in existing high-rise residential buildings at this time. There have been significant improvements in the broader fire and building safety environment since the Phase 1 report, including specific training for fire and rescue services regarding evacuation in the most serious emergencies.听
No further information was provided in the Phase 2 report concerning this recommendation.
Recommendation 58
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 113.83 | In progress | Government | In full |
Recommendation
That the advice contained in paragraph 79.11 of the LGA Guide be reconsidered.
What we committed to doing
The advice contained in paragraph 79.11 of the LGA Guide was redacted in 2021. The Home Office intends to publish new guidance on the issues covered in paragraph 79.11 in 2025.
This recommendation will be complete when
The guidance on Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) is published.
What we have done
The government is finalising some remaining outstanding policy issues and needs to conduct a full legal review of the updated fire safety in blocks of flats guide before it will be ready for publication. It will no longer include the advice cited in the existing version which will instead explain that separate guidance will be published on this through Residential PEEPs guidance.鈥�
The government will lay Residential PEEPs secondary legislation, which will apply to all high-rise residential buildings and medium-rise residential buildings with simultaneous evacuation strategies in place. This secondary legislation will be laid later in 2025, expected at the end of June 2025, subject to the Parliamentary timetable.鈥�
Guidance on Residential PEEPs will be produced following the laying of the regulations 鈥� publication of the guidance is anticipated in the second quarter of the year 2025/26 and will complete this recommendation.
Phase 1 Recommendations
Recommendation 59
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 33.22.C | In progress | Government | In full |
Recommendation
That the owner and manager of every high-rise residential building be required by law to draw up and keep under regular review evacuation plans, copies of which are to be provided in electronic and paper form to their local fire and rescue service and placed in an information box on the premises.
What we committed to doing
Building level evacuation plans will be enacted through the planned Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) legislation.
This recommendation will be complete when
The Residential PEEPs legislation will be laid later in 2025, expected at the end of June 2025, subject to the Parliamentary timetable.
What we have done
Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) policy addresses Phase 1 recommendations (59, 60 and 61).听听听
Building level evacuation plans will be included in the Residential PEEPs secondary legislation, which will apply to all high-rise residential buildings and medium-rise residential buildings with simultaneous evacuation strategies in place. This secondary legislation will be laid later in 2025, expected at the end of June 2025, subject to the Parliamentary timetable.
Recommendation 60
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 33.22.E | In progress | Government | In full |
Recommendation
That the owner and manager of every high-rise residential building be required by law to prepare personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) for all residents whose ability to self-evacuate may be compromised (such as persons with reduced mobility or cognition).
What we committed to doing
The government response to the Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing Plus (EEIS+) consultation set out in the Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) policy, which addresses recommendations 59, 60 and 61.
This recommendation will be complete when
Residential PEEPs is different from the Phase 1 Inquiry recommendation but has the same aim to improve fire safety and evacuation of vulnerable residents. Residential PEEPs will be enacted through the planned legislation, toolkit, and subsequent guidance.
What we have done
Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) policy addresses Phase 1 recommendations (59, 60 and 61).听听听
The government will lay Residential PEEPs secondary legislation, which will apply to all high-rise residential buildings and medium-rise residential buildings with simultaneous evacuation strategies in place.听听
The government has committed funding for 2025/26 to begin this important work by supporting social housing providers to deliver Residential PEEPs for their renters. Future years鈥� funding will be considered through the upcoming Spending Review.听听
This recommendation will be addressed when all the necessary legislation has come into effect (subject to the Parliamentary timetable).
Recommendation 61
| Recommendation number |
Inquiry reference | Status | Responsibility | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 33.22.F | In progress | Government | In full |
Recommendation
That the owner and manager of every high-rise residential building be required by law to include up-to-date information about persons with reduced mobility and their associated personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) in the premises information box.
What we committed to doing
The government response to the Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing Plus (EEIS+) consultation set out in the Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) policy, which addresses recommendations 59, 60 and 61.
This recommendation will be complete when
Secondary legislation on Residential PEEPs is laid.
What we have done
Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) policy addresses Phase 1 recommendations (59, 60 and 61).听听听
Information sharing will be completed by government laying the Residential PEEPs secondary legislation, which will apply to all high-rise residential buildings and medium-rise residential buildings with simultaneous evacuation strategies in place. This secondary legislation will be laid later in 2025, expected at the end of June 2025, subject to the Parliamentary timetable.