Leyton Orient has racked up a £30,000 unpaid bill with Waltham Forest council for health and safety advice.

The local authority was revealed as one of the club’s creditors at a High Court hearing over the club’s debts yesterday (Monday, March 20).

The council has confirmed today the club has amassed a £30,000 bill for health and safety support, which is yet to be settled.

Orient also owes the borough £5,000 for the use of the SCORE Centre, a sports facility opposite the Matchroom Stadium.

The club’s owner, Francesco Becchetti, had settled the debt an outstanding tax bill with HMRC, believed to be in the region of £125,000 to £250,000.

Waltham Forest council leader, Chris Robbins, welcomed news the bill had been paid, but urged Mr Becchetti to sell up.

Cllr Robbins added: “The future of London’s second oldest club is still at stake, and it remains an uncertain time for fans of the club and the wider local community.

“I encourage the owners to continue to work hard to find a new buyer for the club and ensure there are no blockages put in front of legitimate offers.

“It is absolutely imperative that the club’s owners meet their responsibilities to ensure that Leyton Orient’s outstanding financial commitments are kept.

“I would also like to congratulate the Leyton Orient Fans’ Trust for the incredible amount of hard work they have put into protecting their club in recent weeks, and we will continue to support them in any way we can.”

The court was told at yesterday’s hearing Orient has several other creditors, including the council, its official photographer and Central Circle Events Management Ltd, which provides matchday stewards.

The court chose not to place The O’s into administration, but has given Mr Becchetti until June 12 to either sell the club or settle the debts.

If neither happens, Orient risk liquidation.

The club currently sits bottom of League Two, seven points adrift of safety, and look set to drop out of the Football League for the first time in more than a century.