First reported 27 May 2015•Latest report 6 Nov 2024
Definition
What this concern includes
Includes failures to assign, track, follow up, verify or otherwise ensure completion of identified remedial works required to address a safety hazard, including works assigned to another agency and works identified during a safety inspection.
Not included
Excludes generic failures to implement safety actions where the asserted concern is not completion of identified physical or operational remedial works.
Excludes the underlying hazard, inspection or investigation failure when no failure to complete or assure the required remedial work is identified.
Excludes routine maintenance or repair delays that are not linked to an identified safety remedial work requirement.
Excludes failures limited to designing or prioritising remedial works where completion or follow-up is not the unsafe condition.
Reports
7
Distinct published reports
Individual concerns
9
A report can raise multiple concerns
Date range
2015–2024
First to latest report issue date
Stated actions
16
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
A-One+1
Cambridgeshire County Council1
Coal Authority1
Cornwall Council1
Kirklees Borough Council1
London Borough of Hackney1
Mining Remediation Authority1
Mylor Parish Council1
National Highways1
Nottinghamshire County Council1
Sailors Creek C.I.C.1
Warwickshire County Council1
West Yorkshire Police1
English county council3
Community interest company1
Company1
English metropolitan district council1
English unitary authority1
Executive non-departmental public body1
Local authority1
London borough council1
National road infrastructure body1
Police force1
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Inner North London
Concerns raised1
Failure to undertake remedial works to guttering and drainpipes
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Survey balcony surfaces and surface-water drainage across Macbeth House to identify defects and safety risks.
Stated by London Borough of HackneyStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 8 November 2024.
Action
Publish balcony safety guidance in the January Love Hackney edition, including instructions to avoid steps, stools and ladders and report guttering or pipework repairs.
Stated by London Borough of HackneyStated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 8 November 2024.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
Position
No reports or defects were identified indicating that balcony drainage required remedial works.
Stated by London Borough of HackneyDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
Reactive repairs, established reporting routes and guidance mean residents are not expected to unblock gutters or fall pipes themselves.
Stated by London Borough of HackneyExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised1
Failure to ensure completion of remedial works identified during safety inspections
This report raised 7 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Operate the Public Safety Risk Assessment process to classify sites, prioritise visits proportionately and track timely recommendations.
Stated by Mining Remediation AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 12 February 2024.
Action
Maintain a single system for recording, tracking, reporting and reviewing remedial works arising from public-safety inspections.
Stated by Mining Remediation AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 12 February 2024.
Action
Give Project Managers authority to arrange immediate site repairs costing up to £25,000 without awaiting the budget process.
Stated by Mining Remediation AuthorityStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 12 February 2024.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Concerns raised1
Failure to record completion and specification of highway remedial works
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
Action
Implement a new integrated Highways Asset Management and public reporting system linking reports, works, completion records and customer feedback.
Stated by Cambridgeshire County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 December 2023.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Concerns raised1
Failure to undertake advised remedial works to trees aligning Sailors Creek
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.3
Action
Obtain the exception notice for felling Ash tree T807.
Stated by Sailors Creek C.I.C.Stated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 20 September 2022.
Action
Develop a long-term mooring access solution to move boats away from trees overhanging the creek.
Stated by Sailors Creek C.I.C.Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 20 September 2022.
Action
Develop and publish an online tree management plan incorporating professional surveys and periodic inspections.
Stated by Sailors Creek C.I.C.Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 20 September 2022.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.3
Position
The Council could not determine the tree works application because the supporting information lacked sufficient detail and justification.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
The applicant and its appointed arboriculturalist must finalise and submit proportionate, evidence-based tree management proposals, including replanting measures.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
TreeWise must submit the final tree-work specification in accordance with the client's requirements and the Forestry Officer's guidance.
Stated by Cornwall CouncilRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Warwickshire
Concerns raised3
Delays in raising and transmitting pothole repair works orders
Failure to ensure repair of the identified pothole
Lack of tracking of outstanding pothole repair works orders
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.5
Action
Issue works orders within five days of safety defects being uploaded to EXOR.
Stated by County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2017.
Action
Review the defects pool daily to identify overdue safety defects and prioritise them for immediate works orders.
Stated by County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2017.
Action
Capture inspected pothole details directly into the EXOR defects pool using handheld devices.
Stated by County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2017.
Action
Use Confirm dashboard alerts to identify overdue works orders and prioritise them for urgent completion.
Stated by County CouncilStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 28 September 2017.
Action
Work collaboratively with BBLP to target overdue works orders and monitor whether joint action achieves timely repairs.
Stated by County CouncilStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 28 September 2017.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
Position
Existing pothole repair target times were not changed because they were not criticised at the inquest.
Stated by County CouncilDisputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Nottinghamshire
Concerns raised1
Delays in approval and commencement of remedial junction safety work
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Convene highway partners to discuss the Regulation 28 report and proposed junction safety measures.
Stated by Nottinghamshire PoliceStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 May 2016.
Action
Clear vegetation around the Station Road junction to improve visibility in all directions.
Stated by Nottinghamshire PoliceStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 May 2016.
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.4
Position
Implementation of the accident remedial scheme was assigned to Highways England as the responsible highway authority.
Stated by Nottinghamshire PoliceRedirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
Position
Delivery of the junction improvement scheme was constrained by the lack of available funding and the need for investment approval.
Stated by Nottinghamshire PoliceUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Further junction improvements cannot be progressed because A-one+ lacks authority to undertake additional work.
Stated by A-One+Unable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Highways England is responsible for securing funding for the recommended junction safety improvements.
Stated by A-One+Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
West Yorkshire (West)
Concerns raised1
Failure to follow up remedial work assigned to other agencies
This report raised 11 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statements
No respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Includes failures to assign, track, follow up, verify or otherwise ensure completion of identified remedial works required to address a safety hazard, including works assigned to another agency and works identified during a safety inspection.
