Health and Safety Executive
Councils are addressing compliance with Health and Safety Executive notices and improving internal health and safety management.
Lewisham Council complied with an asbestos improvement notice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in February 2026, issued after a March 2024 inspection. Harrow Council received an HSE notice of contravention in July 2025 for legionella control breaches, following an incident at Glebe School. These instances reflect councils' ongoing efforts to meet regulatory standards set by the national watchdog for workplace health and safety.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council implemented a new fleet safety system in August 2025 and is addressing violence and aggression in library buildings, as reported in its Corporate Health and Safety Annual Update 2024/25. Ealing Council's General Purposes Committee approved Food and Health and Safety Service Plans for 2026-2027 in June 2026. Harrow Council also faced increased risk in August 2025 due to uncooperative managers hindering health and safety audits.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness in Great Britain. It is a UK government agency responsible for workplace health, safety and welfare, often issuing notices or conducting inspections to ensure compliance.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council complied with an asbestos improvement notice from the Health and Safety Executive in February 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's new fleet safety system went live in August 2025. Source
- Harrow Council faced increased risk in August 2025 due to uncooperative managers hindering health and safety audits. Source
- Harrow Council received a Health and Safety Executive notice for legionella control breaches in July 2025. Source
- The Health and Safety Executive issued an asbestos improvement notice to Lewisham Council following a March 2024 inspection. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.