Homes England updates Cladding Safety Scheme guidance on social sector pre-tender support
Homes England has updated its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) guidance adding clarification regarding the circumstances under which pre-tender support is available to social sector applicants. The update forms part of ongoing refinements to the CSS, which addresses fire risks associated with residential building cladding. The support, available until 31 March 2026, applies to registered providers and local authorities making applications either on hardship grounds or based on the proportion of leaseholders to total homes in a building. The funding can be used for pre-tender activities including design works and Fire Risk Appraisal of Exterior Walls costs.