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Council leaders join pledge to continue vital building work amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 06 May 2020

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LNB News 06/05/2020

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Issue Date: 06 May 2020

Published Date: 06 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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Leaders from 25 councils have pledged their commitment to ensure ‘vital building safety improvements’ continue throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, where this can be done safely and in line with public health guidance. The pledge aims to ensure that the safety of individuals living in high-rise buildings with unsafe cladding is prioritised. Currently, the pledge has been signed by 26 councils and five regional mayors. The new signatories include representatives of London, Manchester, Slough, Leeds, Sheffield, Salford and Liverpool.

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