It is recommended that the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham increases its Liability Insurance Limit of Indemnity from £50m to £175m with immediate effect following a review of cover in light of the recent fire at Grenfell Tower.
Reasons for Urgency:
Initial indications arising from the Grenfell Tower fire indicate that the current level of £50m would not be sufficient cover in the event of a similar major incident occurring, leaving the Council under-insured and reliant on using its reserves. This increase in policy cover should be made with immediate effect.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2017
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The Council's Senior Fire Assessor inspected three void properties at Hartopp and Lannoy Points and identified issues of compartmentation. The London Fire Brigade were notified and we immediately changed the evacuation procedure from stay put to full and immediate evacuation. In order to support this wardens are required to support the evacuation and installation of smoke alarms
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt -
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 18 Dec 2017 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform
Lead director: Strategic Director for Finance and Governance
Department: Finance Department
Contact: Neil Walker Email: neil.walker@rbkc.gov.uk Tel: 07739 316319.