UK: We are pleased to share an important update on our petition for urgent support for homeowners in Hirwaun and across Wales affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Following the official petition hearing, the Senedd Petitions Committee has formally considered our campaign and agreed on concrete next steps.

The Committee acknowledged that previous grant schemes have funded the demolition and rebuilding of homes affected by precast reinforced concrete (PRC), suggesting that similar financial support could now be explored for RAAC remediation. Members agreed to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to:

Seek details of any interactions with the UK Government regarding a UK-wide approach to RAAC;

Request confirmation of the RAAC situation for homes across Wales.

The petition will remain open pending responses from the Welsh Government, allowing supporters to continue signing and demonstrating public demand for meaningful action. All correspondence, including our submissions, has now been published on the petition webpage under the “Documents” section: P-06-1549 Urgent Support for Hirwaun, Wales, Homeowners Affected by RAAC.

Statement from Chairman Wilson Chowdhry

“We are encouraged by the Committee’s recognition of the RAAC crisis and the possibility that grants similar to those used for PRC-affected homes could be made available. This represents a tangible step forward for homeowners who have been facing crippling repair costs and uncertainty for too long.

However, the petition remains open until 12 November 2025, and we urge everyone in Wales to continue supporting it. A larger number of signatures not only strengthens the case for debate in the Senedd but also demonstrates public demand for justice and a fair deal for RAAC-affected homeowners.”

The campaign continues, and every signature counts. RAAC homeowners deserve urgent financial support, transparency, and protection from future housing crises, and this petition is a key tool to make that happen.