Walking Watch
Hillingdon Council implemented Walking Watch as a temporary fire safety patrol at Union Park Estate to address urgent building safety concerns.
Walking Watch, a temporary fire safety patrol, was implemented by Hillingdon Council at Union Park Estate as a fire safety measure. This initiative, which cost £4,200 per day, was in place for six weeks.
This measure followed fire risk assessments that identified urgent building safety concerns due to inadequate fire detection systems at the estate. Hillingdon Council was addressing these issues in September 2025, with Councillor Ekta Gohil questioning Councillor Steve Tuckwell about steps taken.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council addressed fire safety concerns at Union Park Estate in September 2025. Source
- Urgent building safety concerns due to inadequate fire detection systems were identified at Union Park Estate. Source
- Councillor Ekta Gohil questioned Councillor Steve Tuckwell about steps taken regarding Union Park Estate's safety issues in September 2025. Source
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