The Public Protection Service plays a vital role in economic prosperity and community wellbeing by the provision of advice, education and enforcement of appropriate legislation.
In order achieve this the work we do includes:
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Through the regular monitoring, testing and enforcement of standards relating to air and water, contribute towards the reduction of any potential health risks. |
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We ensure that livestock movements are recorded to help prevent the spread of disease among farm animals, we also ensure that animals are treated humanely (including during transport and sale). |
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Contribute to the economy and health of the population by ensuring that food safety and hygiene standards are met by the use of education, advice and enforcement |
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Lead for the Council on health improvement initiatives relating to healthy eating, unintentional injury, smoke free England |
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Supporting business and promoting good health and safety standards in over 4000 local businesses. |
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Through the process of licensing and enforcement of conditions attached to the licence ensure public safety and the achievement of the government’s objectives. |
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We are responsible for the enforcement of a wide range of consumer legislation covering everything from misleading advertisements to the counterfeiting of trade marks, from weights and measures to the charging of interest on credit agreements. |
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The Public Protection base budget figure is approximately £1,200,000.00
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Public Protection is a division of Environmental Services, use the link to find out more.