Fire safety in council homes

We take fire safety very seriously, and we need your help to maintain fire safety in and around your council home.

Fire safety policy

We have 2 policies currently in place with regards to fire protection:

Evacuation policy – implemented at both sheltered and temporary housing accommodation blocks
Stay put policy – implemented at general needs blocks, which means you do not need to evacuate your flat unless there is a fire in the flat

Fire action advice is implemented at general needs houses and bungalows.

These policies apply to all tenants and visitors.

What we do to keep you safe

We inspect our blocks of flats on a regular basis to identify and report any issues for priority repair
We work with the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to ensure our blocks of flats are as safe as possible, carrying out regular fire risk audits
Our fire safety policy outlines how we manage fire risk in our properties
We carry out fire risk assessments in all communal areas to ensure our blocks meet the highest possible fire standards. These are detailed reports of any significant fire hazards within the building

If you have any concerns about fire safety in your council home please contact us: