Decision - Corporate Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 25 Sep 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Brent Schwarz

Published

26 Sep 2025

Reference

7503

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report recommends approval of the corporate health, safety and wellbeing policy.

1) That Cabinet approves the new corporate health, safety and wellbeing policy.

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The report asks Cabinet to approve a refreshed Corporate Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy for Brighton and Hove City Council. The policy is intended to strengthen accountability, improve risk management and shift the organisation from a reactive enforcement culture to a proactive safety culture.

Recommendation

That Cabinet approves the new corporate health, safety and wellbeing policy.

Financial impact

There are no direct implications associated with the recommendation; day-to-day costs are part of the council’s established budget.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

25 Sep 2025

Stakeholders named

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Corporate Health, Safety and Wellbeing department subject matter expertsHealth and Safety Executive (HSE)Key stakeholders from all council directoratesKey stakeholders from central hub servicesTrade UnionsSenior officers of the councilCouncil staffResidentsVisitorsService usersPupilsContractorsWorkers forums

Next steps

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Cabinet to consider and approve the new Corporate Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
Implement the policy across Brighton and Hove City Council.
Develop and implement subsequent subject-specific health, safety and wellbeing arrangements.
Take forward any individual business cases arising from health and safety reports in accordance with the council’s Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.

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