admin

admin

  • Joined: September 19, 2013
  • Articles: 265

Updated flood risk planning guidance – Oct13

Source: Environment Agency, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/33698.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Floodplanningguidance Are you a planner or developer? The government has published new, shorter planning guidance for councils and developers in England. To support it, we have published detailed advice on managing flood risks including on climate change; Strategic…

Packaging Directive – Changes Oct 13

Source: Environment Agency, National Packaging Waste Database, http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Packaging&dm_i=2WX,1VLK7,BJ9KL4,6RQGJ,1 DEFRA have requested that the below information note is made available via NPWD. This information note outlines changes to the Packaging Directive on the scope of what is considered to be regarded as packaging.…

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 – Comes in to force.

Source: Environment Agency, http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/144676.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3153895_October+-+issue+23&utm_content=Legislationlink This Order brings into force the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 which repeals the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 and replaces the previous system of site registration with a new system of licensing, which will be administered…

NLA and CLA Collaborate to Simplify Copyright Licensing

Source: JISC Legal,  NLA media access and Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) have announced a collaboration designed to simplify copyright licensing for FE, HE and schools.  From 2014 colleges and universities who copy newspaper content included within the NLA’s repertoire will…

Changes to RIDDOR come in to effect. HSE

Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 RIDDOR Changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 have been introduced that clarify and simplify the reporting requirements, while ensuring that the data collected gives an accurate and useful picture of workplace…

First Aid Changes Come in to force. HSE

Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 have been amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. The change is part of HSE’s work to reduce the burden on businesses and…