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lone-working

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Harrow Council recently discussed its Annual Health and Safety Report, while Haringey Libraries finalised revised operating hours and staffing structures.

Harrow Council's Employees' Consultative Forum discussed its Annual Health and Safety Report in July 2026. This report covers workplace safety, including the practice of employees working in isolation without direct supervision. The forum also reviewed the Annual Workforce Equality Report and initiatives to improve workplace practices.

In Haringey, libraries finalised revised operating hours in December 2025, following a review of staffing structures. Councillor Emily Arkell, Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, confirmed these changes, which were initially approved by the Cabinet in December 2024, as the council addresses its financial position.

Key facts

  1. Haringey libraries finalised revised operating hours in December 2025. Source
  2. Haringey libraries conducted a review of staffing structures. Source
  3. Haringey Cabinet initially approved library operating hour changes in December 2024. Source
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