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'Safer and healthier' Britain depends on strong partnership'Safer and healthier' Britain depends on strong partnership
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities need to continue to work together to deliver a new strategy for a safer and healthier Britain – that was the message heard at this year’s HSE/LA partnership conference.
One in three hospital scales is inaccurate, LACORS study findsOne in three hospital scales is inaccurate, LACORS study finds
A third of all hospital scales tested by council trading standards officers as part of LACORS' nationwide study of NHS weighing equipment were found to be inaccurate and could be putting patients’ health at risk.
DCMS statistics show rise in licensed premises DCMS statistics show rise in licensed premises
The Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Statistics 2008 show a six per cent increase in premises licences since the 2007 report and a nearly 20 per cent increase in personal licences.
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Planning Bill nuisance exemption: UpdatePlanning Bill nuisance exemption: Update
LACORS has lobbied against nuisance exemptions for large infrastructure projects in the Planning Bill. The Government has withdrawn the clause and proposed a replacement which, although improved, will still have an impact on local authorities.
Rugg Review of private rented sector - LACORS responseRugg Review of private rented sector - LACORS response
Commenting on the final report of the independent Rugg Review of the Private Rented Sector, LACORS has called for a clear policy line from central government and greater resources for councils.
Regulatory Services Tackling Climate Change - presentations, biographies and Minister's speechRegulatory Services Tackling Climate Change - presentations, biographies and Minister's speech
Anyone who was unable to attend our hugely successful climate change conference on 21 October can now access all the information presented to delegates on the day.
Evaluation of the local authority/HSE partnershipEvaluation of the local authority/HSE partnership
The recent independent evaluation of the partnership between local authorities and HSE finds it is in good health and has produced a “step change” in this vital relationship.

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