The prosecution of Waltham Forest council for breaching health and safety laws relating to asbestos has been adjourned for the second time.
The authority has admitted it knew about the presence of the deadly material at the town hall in Forest Road, Walthamstow, but did not prevent staff from entering affected areas of the building between 1984 and 2012 as it was believed they were within acceptable levels.
A survey carried out in January 2012 ahead of major works revealed asbestos in the basement, boiler room, generator room, cable room, print room and lobby.
Documents were found covered with the deadly dust, it is claimed.
An initial hearing was scheduled for September 16, but this has now been adjourned.
A new date has not been set.
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