asbestos improvement notice
Lewisham Council has complied with an asbestos improvement notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
The Health and Safety Executive confirmed in February 2026 that Lewisham Council had fully complied with an asbestos improvement notice. This notice, issued after a March 2024 inspection, required the council to consolidate asbestos information into a single management plan and ensure site responsible persons were adequately trained. The notice's closure also involved a fine for the council.
Currently, no further discussions or decisions regarding asbestos improvement notices are scheduled at Lewisham Council. An asbestos improvement notice is a legal notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive requiring specific actions to be taken to address risks associated with asbestos.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council was informed in February 2026 that an asbestos improvement notice had been fully complied with. Source
- The Health and Safety Executive issued the notice following an inspection in March 2024. Source
- The notice required Lewisham Council to consolidate asbestos information into a single Asbestos Management Plan. Source
- The notice highlighted the need for site responsible persons to be adequately aware, trained, and informed of their duties. Source
- The notice resulted in a fine for Lewisham Council. Source
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