We received this message today 28th May 2012, following our recent concerns as ward councillors over health and safety matters in connection with the on-going building works at Wentworth Hall, 80 Ruskin Road at the junction with Woodstock Road.
Wentworth Hall - with some long-needed protection around it!
“Dear Councillor,
I write in response to your email of the 14th May regarding your health and safety concerns at the above site.
Coincidentally, I emailed Pauline Storey and Paul Thompson from the Health and Safety Executive on the 17th May 2012 with the concerns I had identified with the case officer, Noel Mollen, during our site visit earlier that day. I have copied that email for your below but have not yet heard back from either Pauline or Paul.
I attach a couple of photographs taken this morning which show that some of the side scaffolding has now been screened. However, I’m afraid that site safety is essentially a HSE responsibility and at this stage I’m afraid I can’t assist you further in this regard.
Regarding the structural stability of the site, I have a fairly strong recollection that Noel, the case officer, did discuss this aspect with Building Control and that they were not worried about the removal of soil from the bottom of the buildings fronting Ruskin Road, although I’m sure Noel can confirm this upon his return from leave on Wednesday.
I hope this provides you with a useful update. Please contact either Noel or myself if you would like an update on any other aspect of this site.
Regards,
Michael Lowe”
More in a future posting….