Local Authority Unit (LAU) - Contacts

Are you a member of the public?

For general information and enquiries, please contact HSE Infoline (0845 345 0055).
Infoline is HSE's public enquiry contact centre, providing access to workplace health and safety information, guidance and expert advice.

For enquiries relating to premises inspected by local authorities (LAs) e.g. offices, shops, leisure industry etc. please contact your nearest LA.

If your enquiry is of a specific nature, Local Authority Unit can be contacted at:

Local Authority Unit
Building 5N.3 Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle, Merseyside
L20 7HS
Tel: 0151 951 3114
Alternatively, you can email your enquiry to: LAU.enquiries@hse.gsi.gov.uk

If you work for a local authority (LA)

General enquiries, e.g. enforcement allocation questions or guidance issued to LAs should be directed to HSE's Enforcement Liaison Officers (ELOs).

Contact details for your ELO can be obtained from HELEX, alternatively, you can contact your local HSE Regional Office.

In addition, HSE have established Partnership Teams to forge partnerships with local authorities. If you are interested in finding out more about this work please contact your regional Partnership Manager:

HSE'S Partnership Managers

• Scotland: Percy Smith, 0141 275 3017, percy.smith@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• Yorks and North East: Paul Spurrier - 0114 291 8268, paul.spurrier@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• North West: Liz Evans, 0161 952 8245, liz.evans@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• Wales: Steve Coppell, 02920 263029, steve.coppell@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• South West: Max Walker - 01179 886095, max.walker@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• Midlands: Roger Monaghan - 01782 602386, roger.monaghan@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• East and South East: David Bryant (South East), 01233 653920, david.bryant@hse.gsi.gov.uk  or Paul Carter (East), 01603 828034, paul.carter@hse.gsi.gov.uk
• London: Janet Francis, 020 7556 2161, janet.francis@hse.gsi.gov.uk