I have compiled a list of 2012′s ten most popular environmental protection articles on theEHP. This list has been complied by analysing the most viewed articles on the site.
1. Environmental Protection: Ombudsman criticises Derbyshire Dales over noise complaint
Derbyshire Dales Council has been criticised by the Local Government Ombudsman for failing to tackle noise problems from a business, owned by a former Councillor.
2. Environmental Protection: High Court overturns order to pay costs in s.82 case
Simon is Successful in Overturning a Judge’s Decision in the High Court Ordering a Complainant to Pay the Defendant’s Costs in s.82 Proceedings Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
3. Environmental Protection: Oxford Council seize Busker’s guitar after noise nuisance complaints
A busker has had his equipment seized by Environmental Health Officers after noise nuisance complaints were received by Oxford City Council.
4. Opinion: Qualifications and Competence
In a recent noise enforcement forum questions were raised over the use of unqualified and inexperienced personnel to investigate and make determinations of statutory nuisance on behalf of local authorities. In particular, concerns centred around the possibility of legal challenges on appeal of a notice or during criminal proceedings. This article provides some discussion on some of the issues involved (By the Noise Nuisance Association).
5. Environmental Protection: Man unable to enjoy his home due to Council failings
A homeowner has been suffering from loud noise, smells and dust from a nearby business for more than six years after both Barrow and Cumbria councils failed to investigate his complaints properly, finds the Local Government Ombudsman.
6. Environmental Protection: Noisy Dogs Cost Owners £6,000
Noisy dogs have cost two residents over £6,000 in fines after they failed to stop them causing a noise nuisance.
7. Environmental Protection: Poor condition of garden results in prosecution
A Hull resident has been prosecuted for allowing their property to become in an unacceptable state.
8. Environmental Protection: Woman fined for noise nuisance
A Corringham teacher has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling over £750 for playing music too loudly.
9. Environmental Protection: Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased deaths after heart attacks
Air pollution contributes to an increased number of deaths among patients who have been admitted to hospital with heart attacks, according to a study published online today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal [1].
10. Environmental Protection: Landlord prosecuted for excess waste
A Yorkshire based landlord has been prosecuted by Hull City Council after a large amount of waste was allowed to accumulate on a property in Hull.
