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<p>We have been clear that building owners are responsible for funding fire safety
measures, but councils should contact us if they have any concerns about funding fire
safety works. Government will consider financial flexibilities for local authorities
who need to undertake essential fire safety work to make a building safe.</p><p>32
local authorities have contacted the Department regarding work to ensure fire safety
in tower blocks. We have not rejected any requests for support for essential works
to make a building fire safe, and will consider further from local authorities as
they provide it.</p><p>Housing associations that are concerned about their ability
to meet these costs should contact the Social Housing Regulator. So far, no housing
associations have contacted the Regulator with concerns about their financial viability
as a result of having to meet these costs.</p>
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