Our approach to managing asbestos safety
Asbestos is only dangerous when disturbed. Here’s how we manage the risk:
- Check the Asbestos Register before starting any work.
- Do not remove asbestos unnecessarily; managing it in place can be safer.
- Take practical steps to protect people from exposure.
The Council manages asbestos in about 20,000 homes and other buildings. If a property is bought or transferred to the Council, an asbestos survey is done and recorded.
Asbestos Register
The Council keeps an Asbestos Register with all known asbestos information. This register is updated regularly and is accessible to staff and contractors.
The Regulations
The main law for asbestos management is the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR). The Council applies these rules to all its properties, even though residential properties are usually excluded.
Making changes to your home
New tenants get a copy of the asbestos register for their home. If you want to make changes to your home, you need written permission from the Council, and asbestos information will be provided.
Find out more about how to making changes to your council home
Additional Information
- DIY Precautions: Always request permission before carrying out any DIY work that might disturb asbestos.
- Asbestos Locations: Common places where asbestos might be found include gutters, downpipes, soffits, facias, water tanks, floor tiles, and textured coatings (Artex).
- Professional Handling: Do not attempt to remove asbestos by yourself. The Council only use trained professionals for repairing or removing asbestos-containing materials.
