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 London’s unaffordable rents, being ‘Tick Aware’, a prosecution & RPT Decisions.
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Oxford City Council have provided an update on their groundbreaking new powers for licensing every houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the city. They have received 1803 applications, taken 8 prosecutions, issued a formal caution and sent out over 2,000 warning letters. Full details here.
We have a few opinions for you this week:
- Anthony Bowmer has provided an article on How to make sure your HACCP system is working.
- Paul Oatt has provided a detailed case summary on Southend BC v Isaac Odeniran, a prosecution that was reported last week.
- Jill Taylor has provided an article about the work days lost to accidents.
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Food Safety
Food Safety: More than 200 local authorities have joined the FHRS
Over the past few days a number of local authorities in Warwickshire and other areas in England have rolled out the Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This means there are now more than 200 local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland publishing more than 180,000 food hygiene ratings at food.gov.uk/ratings.
Food Safety: How to make sure your HACCP system is working?
Everyone struggles to understand verification procedures, even experts. The more you find out about it, the less you realise you know. This is not surprising as Principle 6 Verification is perhaps the most complex. (By Anthony Bowmer of RSA Food Safety)
Health & Safety
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 26 March – 30 March
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE.
Health & Safety: 28.5 million working days lost! Can we afford it?
“Health & Safety” has a bad name, especially in the tabloid press, because it is all too often used as a feeble excuse by jobsworths, particularly in the public sector, to stifle mildly risky activities – especially if they’re fun. (by Jill Taylor)
Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 19 March – 23 March (Updated 30-03-12)
Welcome to HSE prosecutions in brief. An overview of this weeks prosecutions by the HSE. (Six new articles added)
Housing
Housing: Landlord prosecuted for putting tenants’ lives at risk
A woman who owns a number of properties in Basildon which she rents to vulnerable families has been given community service for failing to keep their gas appliances well maintained and safe.
Housing: Oxford HIMO Licensing Update
Since the start of their new HMO Licensing Scheme Oxford City Council have received 1803 applications, with 1065 being received since the 1st January 2012. To put this into context, from 1st April 2006 to 23rd January 2011 they received a total of 658 applications.
Housing: London rents unaffordable
Renting a two-bedroom home in London is unaffordable for families earning less than £52,000, Shelter has revealed today. Almost one in four London families now rents from a private landlord – an increase of 70 per cent in the past two years.
Housing: Southend BC v Isaac Odeniran – Case Summary
The case of SBC v Isaac Odeniran went to Southend Magistrates Court on Friday 10th February 2012, Mr Isaac Odeniran of Parkmead, Loughton, was found guilty of failing to comply with an Improvement Notice and fined £4000 (out of a possible maximum fine of £5000). He was also ordered to pay the Council’s full costs (in excess of £4000) and a victim surcharge of £15. (By Paul Oatt)
Public Health
Public Health: Be ‘Tick Aware’ to reduce the risk of Lyme Disease
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding people to be ‘tick aware’ this year and take sensible precautions to reduce their risk of Lyme disease, as Tick Bite Prevention Week (26 March – 1 April) begins.
theEHP Store
The Catch Me Quick Seasalt sale offers temporary reductions on current season stock in our celebration of the mid-season. Catch them quick though, they won’t be around for long!
Of course don’t forget to keep an eye on the New Arrivals for all the latest product additions to our collection.
Check out the latest GPS offers in the Ordnance Survey map shop. They have some great discounts on Memory Map handheld GPS devices – please find them here. They also have fantastic offers on Magellan, a GPS product range which is new to Ordnance Survey. The products can be found here.
Ordnance Survey Custom Made Maps
‘Customise your map in just three easy steps’
We now offer a brand new mapping service that gives you the opportunity to customise an OS Explorer Map or OS Landranger Map.
You might want to centre it on your house, the start of your favourite walk or even a mountain bike trail you’re heading off to at the weekend – anywhere in Great Britain!
Amazon Deals
- Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display
- Apple iPad 2
- Bosch PLR 25 Digital Laser Range Finder
- Book Deals of the Week–At Least 55% Off
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Training
How to win deposit disputes – An essential guide for landlords
Tom Derrett – former adjudicator has written the definitive guide to getting the best possible result at adjudication.
His new book, ‘How to Win Deposit Disputes’ is available now and covers the following:-
- Why landlords lose disputes
- How the deposit schemes differ
- Separate chapters for disputes with the DPS and the insurance based schemes
- When you need to go to court
- The dispute process
- How to analyse your claim
- How much to claim (including guidance on how you can make the betterment rules work for you)
- How to present your claim
- How to respond to the tenant
As a former adjudicator himelf, Tom knows how they think and how they will approach your claim. After reading this book, so will you!
If you get the ‘How to win deposit disputes’, you also have the option to buy the Novice Guide to Court Hearings by Tessa Shepperson with a 25% discount.
It is normally £12 – you can get it now for £9 if you buy the deposit dispute book at the same time (total price £21).
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Training: The Novice Guide to Court Hearings ebook
Written by experienced landlord and tenant solicitor Tessa Shepperson, the Novice Guide to Court Hearings eBook has a clear and easy to understand style and includes sample documents and forms to help you prepare your case (Video Embedded).
Safety Media: COSHH DVD Old vs New
This updated DVD covers all of the recent changes in COSHH legislation. The new edition covers the changes in the labelling system and the most commonly used symbols.
The DVD looks at the steps employers and employees must take to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Printable assessment forms are included on disc.
RPT Decisions
RPT Decision: Prohibition Order Appeal (MAN/32UC/HPO/2011/0006)
Respondent: East Lindsey District Council
Applicants: Malcolm Mason & Deborah Anne Williamson
Subject Property: Maypole House, 82 West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AE
This case involves an Appeal against a Prohibition Order served by East Lindsey District Council.
The Northern panel allowed the appeal in part by ordering that the Prohibition Order be suspended for a period.
RPT Decision: Overcrowding Notice Appeal (Not Provided)
Applicants: Justine Davies
Subject Property: 82 Waldeck Street, Reading, RG1 2RE
The Eastern panel varied the Overcrowding Notice relating to one bedroom, and upheld the rest of the Notice.
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