Regulation
The Council’s role as a regulator sees it taking responsibility
for a number of areas important to the running of a business.
It is true that the Council plays its part in the enforcement of
regulations but much more than that, the Council is there to
provide advice and guidance, when it is sought. The Council's
health and safety, licensing, environmental health, food safety and
trading standards teams offer a wealth of experience and advice on
running your business in compliance with the law. Please click
through the links left for more information
The Council also offers a range of statutory and non-statutory
services, from training in environmental health to filming in the
borough. Information on these and other services can be found under
the Council Services section of the
website.
Regulatory Advice
Advice on regulation is also available from a number of
external sources such as those listed below:
Everything Regulation, Whenever It’s Needed
ERWIN (Everything Regulation, Whenever It’s
Needed), provides Trading Standards, Environmental
Health, Licensing and Fire Safety business related
information across England and Wales. Guidance on all aspects
of these services issues can be found here and with links
to a number of relevant resources on the web. The site provides
interpreted, simplified and prioritised information, which covers
all major Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and
Fire Safety legislation.
Health and Safety Executive
Whatever the size of your business, we have guidance to help you
manage your health and safety. Browse the topics and industries
lists to find specialist health and safety advice and guidance.
Gov.uk
Gov.uk is the government's online resource for businesses.
It contains information about starting up and running a business in
the UK, including help if you're self employed or a sole
trader.