heat-related issues
Lewisham Council is addressing heat in public buildings and ensuring risk assessments are in place for heat-related issues.
Lewisham Council is addressing the impact of heat in its public buildings, with the Health and Safety Committee discussing cooling measures in July 2026. The Head of Assurance confirmed the Council Resilience Board had discussed the need for adequate cooling, noting the importance of identifying cool buildings for public use.
Services should have risk assessments in place to manage heat-related issues, a report to the Health and Safety Committee said in July 2026. However, the Corporate Health and Safety Team had not yet reviewed these assessments at that time.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Health and Safety Committee discussed heat in public buildings on 9 July 2026. Source
- The Head of Assurance confirmed the Council Resilience Board discussed cooling measures for public-facing buildings. Source
- Services should have risk assessments in place to manage heat-related issues. Source
- The Corporate Health and Safety Team had not reviewed these risk assessments as of July 2026. Source
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