Government support to strengthen local building control capacity, capability and financial sustainability through funding, reform and digital work is outlined in a letter to Local Authority (LA) Chief Executives (CEs) in England (District/Borough, Metropolitan Borough and Unitary Authorities).
Government UK writes:
The letter sets out the government’s commitment following the announcement of the £70 million of funding to address shortages in building safety professions to strengthening a more resilient, capable and sustainable building control sector. It highlights funded workforce support, charging reform and digital work to improve capacity, financial sustainability and transparency.
See the letter at here