This Week at theEHP: 12 November – 16 November

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This Week at theEHP: 12 November – 16 November

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 a safety guide for Christmas lights, prosecutions and RPT Decisions.

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National Housing Federation, Shelter and the Chartered Institute of Housing have published the third Housing Report. Shelter have commented that:

“since May 2010 homelessness has risen, and the problem of homeless families stuck in unsuitable B&Bs for more than six weeks has returned, while private rents and the number of Housing Benefit claimants are up, putting a strain on hard pressed families’ budgets and the welfare bill alike.

At best, the numbers suggest that housing in England is bumping along the bottom….”

Read the full article here.

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Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection: Leeds man fined for allowing rubbish to rot in his yard
A man from south Leeds has been fined thousands of pounds for allowing rubbish to rot in his yard. Brian Parkinson, Tilsbury Parade, Holbeck, was found guilty for non compliance with Section 92 of the Environmental Protection Act having left household waste and carpet to fester outside his home for months.

Environmental Protection: Sleaford resident given ASBO
Sleaford teenager Joshua Sergeant was today (Monday, Nov 19) given a two-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order at Lincoln Magistrates Court. Mr Sergeant moved to Pear Tree Close in the Lincolnshire market town, winning £500,000 on a McDonald’s Monopoly scratchcard game in 2011.

Food Safety

Food Safety: Cheerio Cafe charged £3,000 for food hygiene failures
A roadside cafe owner has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 in fines and costs after admitting 19 breaches of food hygiene regulations and three failures to comply with Hygiene Improvement Notices.

Rachman (The Slum Landlord Whose Name Became a Byword for Evil) – Available from £34.99
The Blackest Streets: The Life and Death of a Victorian Slum – Available from £2.83
Food-Borne Infections and Intoxications (Food Science and Technology) – Available from £24.09
Air Pollution: Measurement, Modelling and Mitigation, Third Edition – Available from £30.00

 

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: HSE prosecutions in brief 12 November – 16 November
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.

Health & Safety: Essex County Council prosecuted after disabled boy nearly drowned
Essex County Council has been fined for safety failings after a child with severe learning and physical disabilities almost drowned in his school’s swimming pool.

Opinion: Christmas Lights Safety Guidelines
Christmas is the most accident prone season of the year and Christmas decorations can be extremely flammable and often dangerous. However by following simple health and safety guidelines you can ensure that accidents are avoided with minimal effort (by Iain Miller).

Housing

Housing: Rogue landlord made to repay rent profits
A rogue landlord who illegally converted two family homes into self-contained flats has been ordered to repay some of his rental profits.

Housing: The Housing Report 3 published

Halfway through the parliamentary term, the coalition Government is failing to fix Britain’s broken housing market, Shelter said today.

Housing: Ilford slum landlord fined for hell hole
Sukhbir Singh Birak, 37, of Kensington Gardens, Ilford, admitted at Thames Magistrates’ Court that he failed to comply with an Improvement Notice. This was served on him under the Housing Act by Newham Council in July 2011 for his mid terraced three-bedroom Victorian house on Chester Road in Forest Gate (Photos on Flickr).

Housing: Resident landlord with ASBO fined for putting tenants at risk
A landlord has been ordered to pay fines and costs of £8,074.60 for putting tenants at risk by failing to comply with fire regulations for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in a prosecution by Camden Council.

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The Oxfam Christmas Shop Is Open

The Oxfam Christmas shop is full of inspiring gifts for both him and her, from organic, recycled, Fairtrade, and ethical gifts to our Oxfam Unwrapped collection – special gifts that deliver twice the amount of happiness! It’s free delivery on all Oxfam Unwrapped Charity Gifts in the Christmas Shop!

Stocking Filers
From tasty treats, to fun toys and charity gifts, we also have the perfect stocking fillers to bring a smile to someone’s face this Christmas.

Greeting Cards and Wrap
From only £1.99 – Oxfam’s range of Christmas cards and wrap mean whether you’re looking for a traditional, modern or funny card, we have something for you. They’re all made in the UK and 100% recycled.

Food and Drink
The perfect gift for any foodie, plus tasty treats to make sure this Christmas is as tasty as can be.

Oxfam Unwrapped
Oxfam Unwrapped – Oxfam’s poverty-busting charity gift range and home to the Oxfam Goat , has had a rebrand this year.  We’ve got a whole new range of fun gift cards with Archie the Goat making an appearance on our fantastic goat notes inside.

Gift Sets
There are also 9 gift sets that have been designed to make our Oxfam Unwrapped gifts even more special.  Each set includes an Unwrapped gift with a carefully chosen 2nd gift, such as chocolate, jewellery or a children’s gro-box. At the moment these are on sale until the 3rd December!!!

Kindle Paperwhite & Fire
The new Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire are now available on amazon:

Amazon Deals

British Standards Online Shop

RPT Decisions

RPT Decision: Improvement Notice Appeal (CHI/45UC/HIN/2012/0008)
This case involves an Appeal against an Improvement Notice served by Arun District Council. The appeal was dismissed because it was made out of time.

RPT Decision: Rent Repayment Order (CHI/00HB/HMA/2012/0002)
This case relates to an Application for a Rent Repayment Order made by six tenants. The Panel awarded the Rent Repayment Order and each tenant was awarded £335.

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