Welcome to This Week at theEHP, a summary of the articles that appeared on the site over the previous week.
This week at theEHP we report on new fire safety guidance for blocks of flats, waste collection statistics for England and more Residential Property Tribunal Decisions.
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This week we have seen waves of destruction and violence in many areas of the country by a mindless minority. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.
The popular Foundations in Law Series has been updated with Part 14: Regulations in housing law.
The 20th Edition of Clay’s Handbook of Environmental Health has launched. theEHP is now working with Amazon. On the website you will find a new widget in the side bar with links to the new 20th Edition and Environmental Health Procedures. If you click on the link you will be able to preview of the new edition (use the ‘Click to Look Inside’ option).
There is also a link to the Kindle version of Environmental Health Procedures for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Kindle.
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Looking forward to seeing you at theEHP.
General
Croydon clear-up begins
Croydon is coming to terms with a night of unparalleled destruction and violence that has been inflicted on the borough by a mindless minority. A wave of looting and arson has destroyed businesses and wrecked communities and a huge manhunt to catch those responsible has been launched.
Food Safety
Food Safety: Landlady fined for not taking pub hygiene advice
A pub landlady who failed to carry out work to prevent a rodent infestation and meet hygiene standards has been fined over £2,000. Alice Holland, of the Rose and Crown pub, in Northiam Road, Beckley, had ignored environmental health officer’s advice.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: Gas fitter fined for work on gas boiler and fire
A gas fitter left a boiler he had serviced in a potentially unsafe condition, Exeter magistrates heard today (5 August).
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 8 August – 12 August
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 1 August – 5 August (Updated 12-8-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. Parcel firm fined £150,000 after lorry reverses into worker’s head
Housing
Housing: Manchester landlord from hell fined £42,000
A landlord has been ordered to pay £42,000 for keeping his properties in a dangerous condition (Photos Below).
Housing: New fire safety guidance for blocks of flats
New fire safety guidance for blocks of flats has been launched to help keep residents safe. Despite nearly a quarter of all housing fire deaths in England taking place in apartments, until now there has been no comprehensive document on how to best manage risks in such buildings.
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (CAM/00KA/HMA/2011/0003)
Respondent: David Westcott
Applicants: Leia Davies, Deanne Siew-Stevens, Symone Fordyce, Kayleigh Dickson & Naydean Osman
This case involves an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by 5 Tenants. The Eastern Panel found that the Respondent was not the “appropriate person” and therefore cannot make a Rent Repayment Order against the Landlord.
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AU/HIN/2011/0016)
Respondent: London Borough of Islington
Applicants: Mrs H Okosieme
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by London Borough of Islington. The London Panel varied the Improvement Notice.
RPT Decision: Emergency Remedial Action Appeal (LON/OOAS/HER/2011/001)
Respondent: The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hillingdon
Applicants: Mr & Mrs Doherty
This case relates to an Appeal against a Notice of Emergency Remedial Action made by London Borough of Hillingdon. The London Panel confirmed the service of this notice.
RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (BIR/00CN/HMA/2011/0003)
Respondent: Muhammed Ali Esq
Applicants: Ms Claire Horgan & Ms Hannah O’Connor
This case relates to an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by 2 tenants. The Midland Panel ordered that the Respondent repay each Tenant £562.00.
RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (LON/00AR/HIN/2011/0013)
Respondent: London Borough of Havering
Applicants: Robert J Stevens
This decision relates to an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by London Borough of Havering. The Local Authority informed the Tribunal that they revoked the Improvement Notice and the Appellant then went on to seek reimbursement of fee’s paid to the Tribunal. The Tribunal made the determination not to reimburse the Application fee.
Public Health
Public Health: Tumble dryer fine for noisy neighbours
A husband and wife from South Harrow have been fined almost £3,000 for causing a noise nuisance with a tumble dryer.
Sustainability
Sustainability: DEFRA release waste collection statistics for England
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have released statistics of the waste collected and managed by local authorities in England.
eco STORE Update
Seasalt’s Big Summer Sale is now in full swing.
Jobs & Training
Generic
Jobs: Student Environmental Health Officer
Unpaid placement for up to one year. Candidates should have or be in the process of gaining a recognised qualification leading to CIEH registration. The placement is based in Thrapston, Northamptonshire and is one of our four placements working towards the degree/ ELP/ professional interview.
Environmental Protection
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: London North.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £15 – £19 per Hour; Location: London Central.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Pollution/Public Health; Salary: £15 – £19 per Hour; Location: London North.
More Environmental Protection jobs here.
Housing
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £10 – £14 per Hour; Location: South East.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South East.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Housing
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Housing; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South East.
Food Safety
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: London.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: South West.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Food Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Food Safety; Salary: £15 – £19 per Hour; Location: North West.
Health & Safety
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety (NEW)
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Health & Safety; Salary: £20 – £24 per Hour; Location: North West.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Health and Safety
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: Scotland.
Jobs: EHP/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager
Job Title: Environmental Health Officer/ Technical Officer – Licensing Manager; Salary: £25 – £29 per Hour; Location: East Anglia.
