Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site last week.
This week at theEHP we report on overcrowding in York, prosecutions and RPT Decisions.
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This weeks newsletter is full of Local Authority Prosecutions and we see a return of RPT Decisions.
Update on the Belfast E. coli O157 outbreak
As of 3pm on Friday 26 October 2012, there were 130 confirmed cases and 163 probable cases. The increase in confirmed cases over the past week is not unexpected and is as a result of probable cases becoming confirmed following testing. The number of probable cases is levelling off as fewer new reports are coming forward. This outbreak was reported in last weeks newsletter here.
The following two articles have been updated with Photos on Flickr:
- Housing: Slum landlord fined £5,700 for filthy house
- Housing: Slum landlord hit with record £27,000 fine
Book Deal of the Week
Text and Materials on Housing Law
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Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection: Cardiff quacks down on noise nuisance
A man from Whitchurch was fined £135 for breaching a Noise Abatement Notice under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 after a series of problems with noisy ducks.
Environmental Protection: Cardiff woman fined for noise pollution
A woman from Ely, Cardiff was fined £540 for breaching a Noise Abatement Notice under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Environmental Protection: 4 Fined for noise pollution in Cardiff
Four people in a shared house in Hart Place, Splott, Cardiff were fined a total of £1065 for breaching a Noise Abatement Notice under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Environmental Protection: Judgement on Elvington Airfield notice dispute
A judgement was agreed today (25 October 2012) on one of the most significant noise abatement cases City of York Council has dealt with.
Environmental Protection: Fly-tipping leads to hefty court fine
FLY-tipped waste from home improvement works has landed a Middlesbrough man with a hefty fine and a criminal record (Photos on Flickr).
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 22 October – 26 October
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. A selection of the latest prosecutions by the HSE. Where possible, links are provided to relevant British Standards, guidance and publications.
Housing
Housing: Ombudsman criticises York Council for overcrowding
City of York Council moved a homeless family into a house that was overcrowded from the moment they moved in, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
Housing: Massive fine for Luton landlord who let out ‘death trap’
Landlord Khaled Ahmed, 36, failed to attend Luton Magistrates Court on 15 October where he was ordered to pay nearly £53,000 for operating an unlicensed, unsafe and overcrowded House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Housing: Mobile Home Park owner prosecuted for noncompliance with site licence conditions
The owner of Wervin Mobile Home Park has pleaded guilty at Chester Magistrates Court for failing to comply with two site licence conditions.
Housing: Rugby landlord fined for substandard property
A private landlord has been fined £2000 by magistrates after Rugby Borough Council took enforcement action.
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10 Books for Health & Safety Practitioners
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- Health & Safety, Environment and Quality Audits: A risk-based approach – Available from £28.37
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Kindle Paperwhite & Fire
The new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire are now available on amazon:
- Kindle Paperwhite – £109.00
- Kindle Paperwhite 3G – £169.00
- Kindle Fire – £129.00
- Kindle Fire HD – From £159.00
Amazon Deals
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RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (MAN/00CH/HSR/2012/0001 & MAN/00CH/HSR/2012/0002)
This case relates to an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by Gateshead Council. The Panel awarded the Rent Repayment Order and the Respondent was to pay the Applicant £5,746.47.
RPT Decision: Interim EDMO (MAN/32UE/HYI/2012/0001)
This case involves an Application for an Interim EDMO made by North Kesteven District Council. The Panel authorised the Interim EDMO.
RPT Decision: Interim EDMO (EDMO/BX/HYI/2012/0002)
This case involves an Application for an Interim EDMO made by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The Panel authorised the Interim EDMO.
