Response 4066251

Response to request for information

Reference

4066251

Response date

31 July 2026

Request

1. Which council service or department will be responsible for administering the Building Safety Levy? 
2. Since 1 April 2025, has the council recruited or appointed any additional staff to administer, collect or monitor the Building Safety Levy? 
   • If yes, how many Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) posts have been recruited or appointed?
   • If yes, what is the annual salary budget for these posts?
3. Has the council received any central government funding to support administration of the Building Safety Levy? 
   • If yes, please state the total amount received. 
4. Does the council hold an estimate of the cost of administering the Building Safety Levy in 2026/27 and 2027/28? 
   • If yes, please provide it.
5. Does the council intend to use agency staff or external contractors to administer the Building Safety Levy?

Response

1. Which council service or department will be responsible for administering the Building Safety Levy? Unknown at this time
2. Since 1 April 2025, has the council recruited or appointed any additional staff to administer, collect or monitor the Building Safety Levy? No
   • If yes, how many Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) posts have been recruited or appointed?
   • If yes, what is the annual salary budget for these posts?
3. Has the council received any central government funding to support administration of the Building Safety Levy? Yes
   • If yes, please state the total amount received. £132,900.00
4. Does the council hold an estimate of the cost of administering the Building Safety Levy in 2026/27 and 2027/28? No  
   • If yes, please provide it.
5. Does the council intend to use agency staff or external contractors to administer the Building Safety Levy? Unknown at this time