Check who is responsible
Before reporting a concern, check who is responsible for enforcing health and safety.
Norwich City Council is responsible for:
- offices (excluding government buildings)
- shops and retail parks
- hotels
- warehouses and builders merchants
- restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs
- leisure venues, theatres, and cinemas
- nurseries and playgroups
- places of worship
- residential care homes
Use our online form to report a concern about these types of premises.
Report a health and safety concern to Norwich City Council
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for:
- factories
- building sites
- schools and colleges
- gas, electricity and water systems
- hospitals and nursing homes
- central and local government premises
Report concerns about these sorts of premises on the HSE website above.
Report a health and safety concern to the HSE
If you're still not sure you can check on the HSE website.
What Norwich City Council can investigate
- unsafe working practices
- dangerous or poorly maintained premises
- concerns about staff welfare
- accidents that haven’t been reported
What happens next
An inspector may visit the site without warning. If there’s a problem, they’ll take action to make sure the workplace is safe.
