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 the transfer of private sewers, consumer advice on E.coli, video previews and numerous prosecutions.
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Accommodation for Students (AFS) and Unipol have partnered to launch the UK’s first nationwide student landlord accreditation scheme. The AFS/Unipol Code sets a number of specific standards for rented student properties and their management. A video about the scheme is embedded in the post.
You will find two new video previews under the Quick Looks heading of News Categories. The previews are of ENcentre’s Your Noise Complaint and Condensation in Homes DVDs. Should you wish to purchase these DVDs, you can use the links under the embedded video.
The new Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display
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General
Industry News: Temple Group appoints new Operations Director
Temple Group grows its senior management team to help it focus on delivering the firm’s strategy with the appointment of Chris Fry as Operations Director.
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection: Water and Sewerage Companies gain responsibility for Private Sewers
Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force on the 1st October 2011.
Food Safety
Food Safety: CK’s Supermarket Ltd fined over £36,000 for Hygiene Offences
A supermarket company has been ordered by magistrates to pay £39,515 after admitting to a list of food hygiene offences at two of its Pembrokeshire stores.
Food Safety: EFSA update consumer advice following E.Coli outbreaks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised its consumer advice on the consumption of sprouts and sprouting seeds. Following the E. coli outbreak in France and Germany earlier this year, the European Commission has informed EFSA that the EU Member States have now completed tracing activities across the food chain.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 03 October – 07 October
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: Midland Heart fined over £100k for death
Midland Heart Housing Association has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £35,000 in costs after a man died from severe burns after he was scalded in a bath.
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 26 September – 30 September (Updated 07-10-11)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. Updated with 2 new articles.
Housing
Housing: Landlord fined for letting property without a license
David William Westcott (age 59), who operates ‘Hartbourne Holdings Ltd’, attended Luton Magistrates Court and was found guilty of operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Housing: AFS & Unipol launch nationwide student landlord accreditation scheme
Accommodation for Students (AFS) and Unipol have partnered to launch the UK’s first fully-effective nationwide student landlord accreditation scheme – the AFS/Unipol Code. This at a time when students are just returning to university and first-year students are seeking accommodation (mostly rented) for the first time.
Housing: Harrow Council prosecute rogue landlord for ‘Excess Cold’ hazard
A landlord who failed to keep his property in a safe condition and exposed his tenants to ‘excess cold’ was fined in court, following a prosecution by Harrow Council.
theEHP Store
Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display
The New Kindle is Lighter, smaller, faster:
- 30% lighter than before, less than 170 grams
- 18% smaller body, same 6″ screen size – fits in your pocket
- Most advanced E Ink display, reads like paper
- Built-in Wi-Fi – Get books in 60 seconds
- 10% faster page turns for seamless reading
Amazon Deals
- Book Deals of the Week–At Least 55% Off
- Bestsellers in Books
- Deals and Special Offers
Quick Looks
Video Preview: Your Noise Complaint
This is the introduction to ENcentre’s Noise Nuisance DVD. The film shows first few minutes of the 15 min DVD aimed at people suffering from noise pollution problems in the UK. It is suitable for individual and local authority use.
Video Preview: Condensation in Homes
This is the introduction to ENcentre’s DVD on condensation in homes. The film is approximately 15 minutes long and provides information to occupants on the prevention of condensation and mould in buildings. It is suitable for local authority and housing association use as a first response to clients.
Jobs & Training
Food Safety
Jobs: Technical Officer Food Safety – up to £27,727
This is a part time role working Thursday and Friday. Based in the Food and Safety Team. You will be primarily responsible for Food Safety enforcement work which will include inspections of premises, provision of advice and guidance where required.
Health & Safety
Jobs: Technical Officer Health & Safety – up to £27,727
This is a full time Field Officer position based in the Food and Safety Team. You will be primarily responsible for Health and Safety enforcement work including on site inspections and complaint investigations.
