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Anti
social behaviour and nuisance
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The local authority will provide support and
assistance to local residents who are victims of
harassment, anti-social behaviour and noise and
nuisances and where necessary take appropriate
actions in conjunction with other agencies (police
etc.).
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Arson
reduction
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Advice on measures which can be taken by businesses
and residents to reduce the likelihood of arson on
their premises.
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Attending
fires
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The fire services directs emergency calls to the
emergency call handling centre which routes all calls
for an area to fire control. Control will confirm
with the address of the incident and help will be
despatched immediately.
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Automatic fire
alarms
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The local fire authority can provide advice to
residents and business on the installation of
automatic fire alarms and on the testing of such
alarm systems following installation or any
building/redecoration work undertaken in the alarmed
area.
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Civil
emergencies - major accident hazards
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Planning for civil emergencies to ensure the
efficient and speedy management of the response to
these incidents between all the possible agencies;
the Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service, the
council, utilities providers and voluntary agencies.
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Coastline -
protection
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Review and maintenance of coastal protection (sea
walls etc.) within the local authority area.
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Community fire
safety
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The local fire authority will help residents and
businesses minimise the risk of fire in their homes
or place of work by providing advice on fire
prevention and protection.
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Community
grants
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Providing financial assistance to the voluntary and
community sector.
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Community
safety
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The crime and disorder reduction strategy which
addresses key priorities in relation to crime and
disorder, it also provides information about
priorities and initiatives. Reporting tends to be
done locally and the partnerships aggregate and
anonymise data to support decision making.
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Dangerous
structures and public safety
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The local authority has a responsibility to deal with
buildings which have become dangerous due to old age,
deterioration or settlement, or by more dramatic
causes.
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Enforcement -
non-residential
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The local authority has responsibility for the
supervision and enforcement of fire regulations. They
visit workplaces to ensure that the owners adopt the
fire risk assessment and emergency plans.
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Enforcement -
residential
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Businesses that provide residential services are
required to comply with specific fire safety duties,
which may include notifications to or consultation
with the local authority.
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Fire
- home safety check
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Fire and Rescue Services can provide a free home fire
safety visit, fit smoke alarms where necessary and
give advice on the action to be taken in the event of
a fire and the points to consider when making a home
fire escape plan.
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Fire
and rescue - radiation
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Radioactive materials that are stored, used and
transported are the subject of stringent legislative
controls. The local fire authority should have plans
that cover known sources and any sources in transit.
The local fire authority may also have personnel who
are specifically trained to deal with radiation
incidents.
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Food
business - health promotion
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The local authority provides advice and information
to food businesses in the local area to ensure that
all food supplied is wholesome and produced in a
clean, hygienic manner
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Harassment -
advice and support
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Advice and support to those who feel that they are
being harassed at home, in the workplace, in public,
at school. Depending on the nature of the harassment
and the age of the victim this may involve other
authorities such as the police, legal services,
education services, child protection agencies etc.
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Hate
crime
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Hazardous
chemical incidents
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Attending incidents involving hazardous chemicals to
protect life and mitigate the effects on the
environment. Providing advice and information on
hazardous chemicals and emergency procedures to deal
with them.
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Health
and safety - fireworks advice
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A local authority provides guidance leaflets and
materials for organisers of firework displays for the
public, retailers selling fireworks, schools and the
media, including the firework safety code.
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Health
and safety - syringe disposal
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The local council will arrange for the removal and
disposal of needles, syringes and other drug related
items that are discarded in the environment and which
may pose a risk to public safety.
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Home
safety advice
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Advice and information about safety in the home
including accident prevention, what to do in the
event of an accident, risks in the home etc. Some
authorities may run safety awareness training
sessions for the local community.
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Housing
- community safety
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The council work with tenants to ensure the safety of
all council housing estates. They will address issues
of nuisance and harassment and ensure all areas are
well lit and secured (entry doors etc.).
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Hydrants
maintenance
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The local fire authority have a responsibility to
check water hydrants in their station area on an
annual basis for defects and to ensure that they are
serviceable and ready for use in the event of a fire.
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Licence -
alcohol and entertainment
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The Licensing Act 2003 amalgamates six existing
licensing regimes covering the sale and supply of
alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment,
the provision of late night refreshment and replaces
them with a single system of premises licences.
Existing licensee's already holding justices licences
granted by the magistrates court and/or public
entertainment, theatre, cinema, and night cafe
licences granted by the local authority will be able
to apply to the council to transfer those licences
into the new regime being introduced by the Licensing
Act 2003.
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Licence -
entertainment
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Licence -
explosives
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All traders who intend to store mixed explosives must
be registered, under the Explosives Act, 1875 on an
annual basis. This includes car dealers/garages who
deal with air bags.
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Licence -
fireworks displays
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To hold a public fireworks display you require a
'Temporary Public Entertainment (Fireworks Display)
Licence'. This is required under section 41 of the
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. The council
issues these licences.
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Licence -
motor salvage operator
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Any person who carries on a business that involves
the recovery of salvageable parts from motor vehicles
and the subsequent sale or disposal for scrap of the
remainder of the vehicle, or the purchase of 'written
off' vehicles for repair or resale, or other related
activities needs to register with their local
authority. In Scotland the Road Safety Bill currently
being considered by the Scottish Parliament may
legislate in this area.
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Licence -
storage of petroleum
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Petrol filling stations and any other premises that
store petrol for combustion engines must apply for a
Petroleum Licence issued in terms of the Petroleum
(Consolidation) Act 1928 and associated regulations.
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MOT
testing
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A council may provide MOT testing of vehicles where
council garages have been accredited to perform tests
on vehicles for local citizens and businesses in
addition to council vehicles.
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Memorial
safety check and repair
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Pavements -
personal injury
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Dealing with reports of personal injury caused by
damage and/or hazards on roads and pavements which it
is the responsibility of the local authority to
maintain.
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Post-incident
support
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Providing advice and support to residents or
businesses who have suffered damage to their property
following a fire, flood or similar incident. This may
include advice on ventilation, drying out, cleaning,
insurance matters etc.
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Railway
regulations
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A fire certificate is required for any railway
premises where there are more than 20 people employed
(in one or more buildings) at any one time or more
than 10 people employed other than on the ground
floor of the building. The local fire authority is
responsible for processing applications, inspecting
premises and issuing certificates.
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Safety
inspection - homes in multiple occupation
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The local authority carries out safety inspection on
homes in multiple occupation to ensure that it is
safe, fit to live in and meet the legislative
standards.
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School
- fire safety education
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The Community Fire Safety Department is responsible
for educating children in schools on fire safety and
ensure that schools are trained in evacuation
procedures and carry out fire evacuation drills.
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Securing
premises after incidents
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The local fire authority are responsible for securing
premises after they have been damaged by fire to an
extent which could either prove a danger to the
public or leave the premises and contents accessible
(i.e. unlocked).
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Town
centres - closed circuit television - CCTV
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Closed circuit television (CCTV) is designed to take
measures to prevent and detect street crime such as
assault, vehicle theft, drugs offences etc. The
council are responsible (often in consultation with
local police) for the siting and monitoring of town
centre CCTV cameras.
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Vetting of
contract and supplier staff
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The CRB has access to personal records held by the
Police, the Department of Health, and the Department
for Education and Skills ensuring the best possible
scrutiny of applicants. In Scotland Disclosure
Scotland provides a valuable service protecting the
vulnerable people in our society by helping
organisations make safer recruitment decisions when
duties involve contact with children or adults at
risk. Disclosure Scotland in conjunction with the
Scottish Criminal Records Office (SCRO) run checks
against the Scottish Criminal History System (CHS)
and the UK wide Police National Computer system (PNC)
in order to ensure the best possible scrutiny of
applicants . Disclosure certificates contain details
about an applicants' criminal convictions and
Enhanced Disclosure Certificates can, in certain
circumstances, contain non-conviction information.
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