Freedom of information response

1.         How many buildings are your responsible for that are 18 meters in height or over 7 storeys?

15

2.         Have you started to register these buildings with the new Building Safety Regulator?

The process is in development and will be completed within the permitted timeframe

3.         Will you manage these buildings yourselves or use an external provider?

Thurrock Council directly manage its housing portfolio

4.         What is the name of the individual within your organisation that will be deemed the accountable person and principal accountable person in relation to the building safety Act 2022?

Thurrock Borough Council as the corporate organisation

5.         Do you own or manage any buildings with external cladding systems attached to them?

Yes

6.         Do you have an asset management system in place to record your tall building information?

No

7.         What is the name of the asset management system in place to record your tall building information?

N/A

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