As of the end of May, 4,374 residential buildings 11m and over in height were identified to have unsafe cladding, an increase of 38 buildings from the previous month.

On a positive note, 47% of buildings (2,066) have started or completed remediation works. Of these, 25% (1,088) have completed them, a testament to the ongoing efforts in this crucial process.

Significantly, the data from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) reveals a more than doubling of the total number of buildings that have initiated or completed remediation works since the reporting began in May 2023, a promising sign of progress.

The statistics also reveal no change in the figures relating to high-rises (those of 18m and over) with aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding systems since April.

11 buildings have yet to start ACM remediation (2% of all). One is vacant, seven are occupied and have scheduled start dates; one doesn’t have a start planned, and a local authority is taking enforcement action; one has plans in place, and the remaining building came into scope last month.

Of the 498 high-rise residential and publicly owned buildings with ACM cladding systems, 487 (98%) have either started or completed remediation works. Of these, 436 (88%) have completed ACM remediation, including those awaiting Building Control sign-off, an increase of one since the end of April.