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Air Quality and Pollution

Description: Manage air quality, regulate industrial emissions and investigate air pollution complaints in Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Air Quality Monitoring

Description: Annual Air Pollution Map

Allergy Awareness

Description: allergen, training, trading, standards, legal

Animal Disease

Description: Monitoring animals for signs of disease, and following good farming practices are essential ways of reducing the risk and preventing the spread of disease.

Animal Feed Hygiene

Description: Shared Regulatory Services work in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to enforce animal feed hygiene legislation at agricultural and stockholding premises

Animal Health and Welfare

Description: Shared Regulatory Services, working in partnership with the Welsh Government (WG) and the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), is responsible for the enforcement of animal health and welfare legislation at agricultural and stockholding premises in Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Animal Movements and Records

Description: The movement of certain species of farm animals requires licenses to accompany their movement.

Animal Welfare

Description: Any person responsible or in charge of an animal whether or not on a permanent or temporary basis has a duty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to ensure the needs of the animal are met.

Approved Premises

Description: Advice and guidance for food premises requesting approval, Inspection and enforcement within approved premises and the Granting of approvals of food business (full and conditional).

Attempted dog thefts being reported to us

Description: You may have noticed that a number dog thefts and attempted dog thefts are being reported

Avian Influenza – Notice for all Bird Keepers and the Public

Description: Following the update that was sent to you in December 2020, the compulsory housing measures are being lifted on 31st March 2021.

Avian Influenza identified at a premises on Anglesey

Description: All-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared from 17 October 2022 following the discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in poultry at a site in Anglesey.

Avian influenza: prevention zone declared across Great Britain

Description: The All-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been extended and updated to include new housing measures which will take effect as of 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021.

Beware bogus 'animal wardens' going door to door

Description: We urge residents to report suspicious individuals going door to door, posing as council animal wardens.

Beware bogus charity workers going door to door

Description: We urge residents to be aware of individuals going door to door, posing as charity volunteers. These individuals may ask you for donations or other personal information.

Bonvilston man sentenced to another six months for animal welfare offences

Description: A Bonvilston man has been sentenced to six months in prison for the mistreatment of horses and dogs and breaching a lifetime ban on keeping animals, following a prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Bridgend business owner fined for selling out of date food

Description: Trading Standards Officers found 5 items for sale beyond their 'use by' dates at Garth General Stores

Burst water mains in Penarth likely to affect water supply

Description: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water have advised there has been a burst water mains at Cogan Hill, Penarth, which is likely to affect the water supply to many properties in the area until later this morning (August 19th).

Business Advice

Description: All businesses, irrespective of size, are subject to a vast array of legislation designed to protect the consumer.

Common Law Nuisance and Statutory Nuisance

Description: Shared Regulatory Services (SRS) has powers to deal with some types of nuisance. SRS may be able to help where a member of the public suffers nuisance caused by smell, smoke, noise or dust.

Communicable Disease and Food Poisoning

Description: Communicable Disease

Construction Site Advice

Description: Construction Site Advice

Consultation launch on Air Quality Action Plan for Park Street in Bridgend

Description: On September 5th, 2022, Bridgend County Borough Council launched a public consultation on a Draft Air Quality Action Plan for Park Street in Bridgend.

Consultation on the further declaration of the Cathays Additional Licensing Scheme currently underway

Description: We invite comments on this proposal from tenants, residents, landlords, agents, local businesses and other interested parties.

Consumer Advice

Description: When you buy goods or services the law gives you consumer rights. These protect you from being treated unfairly by a trader.

Contact us about Covid-19 matters

Description: Contact us regarding any matters relating to Covid19 that fall within our remit

Contaminated Land

Description: Under the legislation the council is required to inspect the land in the county borough to identify sites which, due to their historical use, may have given rise to land contamination which could cause harm to human health or the environment.

Cooling Towers

Description: Poor maintenance of wet cooling systems may give rise to the conditions in which outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease can occur.

Coronavirus: Health & Safety

Description: Health & Safety advice on Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Housing

Description: Information and advice in relation to coronavirus for residents that live in rented accommodation, landlord advice, mortgage and debt and empty homes

Coronavirus: Livestock (Animal Health)

Description: The amended The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations implemented from Tuesday 7th April specifically permit the operation of livestock markets

Coronavirus: Pollution Control (Noise & Air)

Description: Advice and Guidance on Noise Complaints during Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Scams

Description: Advice and guidance on avoiding scams relating to coronavirus

Covid pass - what you need to know

Description: People attending large events and nightclubs (or similar premises) will have to prove they are either fully vaccinated or have had a negative lateral flow test (LFT)

Covid19: Letter to large employers and hospitality businesses

Description: A letter has been sent to large businesses on December 7th, encouraging staff to be alert to the symptoms of Covid-19.

Cowboy builder jailed at Cardiff Crown Court

Description: A rogue builder who duped four victims out of just under £15,000 has been sent to prison for three years

Dog and Animal Wardens

Description: Work to ensure the public are safe from stray and dangerous dogs, stray livestock and animals. Also provide information and education on responsible ownership

Dogs Choice UK has recalled a number of frozen raw dog foods

Description: Salmonella has been identified in the dog foods, prompting a recall on the affected products

Doorstep Crime

Description: Shared Regulatory Services is committed to protecting consumers from detriment and tackling rogue trading practices. In order to achieve this we work with partner agencies across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Empty Homes

Description: Management of empty properties in Bridgend, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Virus Contamination

Description: The infection risk from COVID-19 following contamination of the environment decreases over time. Take a look at the advice we can offer on controlling the risk of coronavirus

Environmental Health

Description: Environmental Health

Environmental Permitting

Description: Environmental Permitting

Environmental Permitting Regime

Description: To make sure we protect the environment and air quality, some activities, such as paint production or dry cleaning require a permit.

Event Catering

Description: If you are a caterer looking to trade in Bridgend, The Vale of Glamorgan or Cardiff from a market stall, mobile food unit or use Council's catering facilities, you must comply with food hygiene legislation.

Fair Trading

Description: Shared Regulatory Services ensures that residents of Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan get a 'fair deal' by enforcing a wide range of legislation relating to pricing, and the description of goods, services and property.

Fallen behind with your rent due to COVID?

Description: If you rent your home and you have fallen behind on your rent due to COVID-19 you may be eligible for a new Welsh Government grant.

Farmer falsely described chicken as free range

Description: Martyn David's premises and equipment were also found to be in filthy conditions by officers when they visited his on-farm business, Picketston Meats.

FarmWell

Description: FarmWell is a new online resources hub full of the most useful information to help keep your farm business, and yourself, resilient through changing times and help you plan positively for the future.

Firework displays need responsible planning

Description: If you are organising a major public event, you will clearly need a robust and detailed approach to planning as well as professional involvement.

Food and Hygiene Complaints

Description: Advice and guidance for members of the public about food and hygiene complaints.

Food and Safety News

Description: Food and Safety News

Food Hygiene & Standards

Description: Any premises which stores, prepares, produces, cooks or sells food in Bridgend, Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan must comply with the current food safety legislation

Food Hygiene Advice Visits

Description: Advice for food businesses in relation to compliance with food hygiene law and achieving the best Food Hygiene Rating

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Description: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Food Inspections

Description: Authorised Officers have a right to enter and inspect a food business at all reasonable hours without making an appointment and usually come without advance notice.

Food Safety and Hygiene

Description: Food Safety training courses delivered by SRS

Food Safety and Hygiene

Description: If you run, or plan to run a food business it is essential you have a good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety.

Food Safety Management

Description: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a system that helps food business operators look at how they handle food and introduces procedures to make sure the food produced is safe to eat.

Food Sampling

Description: Sampling of prepacked and non prepacked foods for microbiological and chemical contamination

Food Standards

Description: Food Standards legislation relates to the composition, labelling and description applied to food.

Four businesses sold age restricted products to under 18's

Description: Officers have conducted an underage sales operation in the Barry area

Free tickets available for two financial inclusion events in Wales

Description: The Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit is delighted to announce free events in 2 Cardiff and Llandudno on 'The Post-Covid Landscape & The Cost of Living Crisis.'

HACCP

Description: food, safety, hazard, critical, control, hygiene

Health & Safety within the Workplace

Description: health, safety, training, compliance, law, legal

Health and Safety

Description: Protect employees and those who may be exposed to risk, including the public, promote health and safety awareness and enhance safety in the workplace

Health and Safety Advice

Description: Responsibilities for enforcing Health and Safety legislation is shared between a central government body called the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities.

Healthy Options Award

Description: The Healthy Options Award has been developed to reward caterers throughout Wales who make it easier for their customers to make healthy choices when eating out.

HMO Licensing

Description: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO ) Licensing

HMO Licensing in Bridgend

Description: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing in Bridgend - The law requires that certain types of rented property are licensed in order to meet standards that ensure a house is safe for the occupants

HMO Licensing in Cardiff

Description: The Housing Act 2004 aims to improve housing standards for tenants renting accommodation in the private rented sector.

HMO Licensing in The Vale Of Glamorgan

Description: HMO Licensing in The Vale Of Glamorgan - The law requires that certain types of rented property are licensed in order to meet standards that ensure a house is safe for the occupants

Holiday Caravan & Camping Sites

Description: caravan, rules, law, holiday, homes

Horses

Description: Information regarding Equine Identification Documents (Horse Passports) and fly grazing

Hospitality venues urged to arrange checks for outdoor installations ahead of busy period

Description: Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues are being urged to make sure electrical equipment for use in outdoor spaces is safe

Housing

Description: Housing

Housing Service Request Form

Description: Housing Service Request Form

How to help keep dogs calm at this time of year

Description: With Halloween, Bonfire Night and New Year celebrations fast approaching, we are working alongside RSPCA Cymru to remind pet owners of the simple steps to help ensure that dogs remain as safe, calm and relaxed as possible.

Illegal dog breeder jailed at Cardiff Magistrates Court

Description: Christopher May, 32, from Kewstoke Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for illegal dog breeding, animal mutilation, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and illegal importation of dogs.

Illegal loan sharks cash in on cost of living pressures

Description: New research*, commissioned by Stop Loan Sharks Wales and The Welsh Government, confirms fears that current financial hardships may drive more people in Wales to borrow from illegal money lenders, more commonly known as loan sharks.

Impact of loan sharks to social housing sector in Wales

Description: The increasing cost of living leads to illegal lenders looking to exploit people in their moments of crisis. Liz Emmons from Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit explains more to Community Housing Cymru via their blog

Improvement Notices Served

Description: The following notices have been served under the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Inbound telephone problems

Description: There is currently an issue with our 0300 telephone number, which is unobtainable for inbound callers.

Infection Control

Description: Infection Control training course

Infection Prevention and Control for Special Procedures Practitioners

Description: Covers the principles of infection control through application of the 'chain of infection' and the 'standard infection control precautions' for Special Procedures Practitioners

Intellectual Property (IP) crime / counterfeiting

Description: Intellectual Property (IP) crime / counterfeiting

Landlady fined for a catalogue of failings

Description: A landlady has been fined at Cardiff Magistrates' Court for a catalogue of failures relating to a house she owns and rents out as a House of Multiple Occupation

Landlords

Description: If you rent out your property for domestic purposes you have various responsibilities.

Light Pollution

Description: Light pollution is any artificial light that is allowed to illuminate areas not intended to be lit. Light pollution can have a detrimental effect upon the local community and environment.

Loan Shark Unit would like to speak to Reddit borrowers

Description: Recent research commissioned by The Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit reveals that Welsh citizens are using Reddit to look for loans from other users to make ends meet.

Meet Our Primary Authority Partners

Description: Meet Our primary Authority Partners

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Description: We are committed to helping the Welsh Government achieve their objectives to reduce fuel poverty and the number of inadequate energy efficient homes being rented in Wales.

New mandatory biosecurity and housing measures for all poultry and captive birds in Wales

Description: The measures will be introduced on 2nd December 2022, following a decision by the interim Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales.

Noise and Air Pollution

Description: Wide range of pollution service requests from commercial and domestic premises. Maintain various pollution monitoring programmes across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Noise nuisance: A guide on how to take your own action

Description: In cases where noise nuisance cannot be substantiated, you are able to take your own action under Section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Noise Pollution

Description: Investigate complaints of noise coming from domestic or commercial premises, under The Environmental Protection Act 1990, The Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993, The Noise Act 1996, The Licensing Act 2003.

Odour and Dust Nuisance

Description: The Neighbourhood Services Team investigate complaints regarding odour and dust.

Off licence proprietor prosecuted following underage alcohol sales

Description: The operator of a Barry off licence has been fined more than £2,500 for selling alcohol underage and licencing offences following a successful prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pest Control

Description: Pest Control is dealt with by your local authority, they provide treatment for a variety of pests both indoors and outdoors

Petroleum and Explosives

Description: All petrol filling stations and businesses which dispense petroleum in Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have to be licensed by each local authority.

Podcasts

Description: We want to make information and advice on all regulatory matters as easy as possible to access, which is why we've launched our new 'Ask the Regulator' podcast

Pollution Service Request Form

Description: Pollution Service Request Form

Port Health

Description: SRS acts as the Port Health Authority for Cardiff Airport, Barry Port, the Port of Cardiff and its district, including waters around the island of Flat Holm, Cardiff Bay, Penarth Marina and shipping using Penarth Pier.

Predatory fraudster stole women's life savings in elaborate pest-control scam

Description: A predatory fraudster will serve an extra 12 months in prison for charging two elderly and vulnerable victims more than £20,000 in an elaborate scam

Primary Authority

Description: Partnership between SRS and businesses which is recognised by the Secretary of State. Provide advice and support for Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Licensing regulation

Product Safety

Description: Product Safety

Public Consultation on Environmental Permit applications

Description: Public Consultation on Environmental Permit applications

Puppy breeders prosecuted by Vale of Glamorgan Council

Description: Bonvilston couple engaged in illegal dog breeding practices ordered to pay over £450,000 following a successful prosecution by the SRS

Push for public & trade to report illegal puppy breeding

Description: Speak up about illegal puppy breeding and report it anonymously to Crimestoppers

Rats

Description: FInd out information relating to Rats in domestic buildings

Register a Food Business

Description: Registration of businesses carrying out food operations, this includes the storage, selling, preparation, cooking and distributing of food.

Rent Smart Wales

Description: Rent Smart Wales

Restaurant owner fined for failing to display food hygiene rating

Description: Blerdo Bros Limited and its director Mr Sofoklis Christou operate Colosseo restaurant in Bridgend which had received a food hygiene rating of 1

Scams

Description: A scam is an attempt by a person or organisation to mislead you into giving them money by telling you something which is not true.

Seagulls: Pest Control Advice

Description: Advice and information for residents on how to treat seagulls

Serve up safe food this upcoming Bank Holiday

Description: We are working with Food Standards Agency on how to serve up safe food this upcoming Bank Holiday

Single Use Carrier Bags Charge

Description: From 1 October 2011 the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Wales) Regulations came into force making Wales the first UK Country to charge for single use carrier bags.

Smoke Free Premises and Vehicles

Description: Smoking is illegal within public places and workplaces if these are wholly or substantially enclosed.

Student Housing

Description: Housing advice for students moving from halls to a house or living in private rented accommodation

Sunday Trading Laws

Description: Retailers in Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who wish to trade on a Sunday will need to comply with the Sunday Trading Act 1994.

Supplies return to normal after burst water mains in Llanedeyrn affects water supply

Description: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water have advised there has been a burst water main in Llanedeyrn, which is likely to have affected the water supply to many properties in the area.

Suspended jail term for rogue trader

Description: A roofer who misled customers and took thousands of pounds without completing or carrying out work has pleaded guilty to committing fraud

Suspended sentence for Bridgend rogue trader

Description: Rogue trader who took £6,000 from an elderly Bridgend resident found guilty

Tattooing and Piercing

Description: Health and safety advice and guidance for tattoo and piercing including licensing and by-law compliance.

Tell us what you think

Description: We are always keen to improve the services we provide and value the feedback we receive.

Tenants

Description: Shared Regulatory Service (SRS) can help you if you are a tenant living in a private rented property and are experiencing difficulties.

The law on allergens and ingredients lists is changing on 1st October 2021

Description: We are providing free online workshops for food businesses across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, to help you understand what these changes are,

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016

Description: The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect on 1 December 2022, affecting both private and social landlords, it is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades.

The worst case of neglect at a restaurant that we have come across in 15 years

Description: A father and daughter have been ordered to pay £10,000 for a string of food hygiene and health and safety offences

Trading Standards

Description: Promote, maintain and ensure a fair and equitable trading environment whilst protecting the interests of consumers and local businesses

Training Courses

Description: Training Courses

Training Courses

Description: Training courses offered by Shared Regulatory Services in Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

UK Safety Alert issued for angle grinder chainsaw disc attachment

Description: OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for a chainsaw disc attachment that has been incorrectly sold for use with angle grinders.

Underage Sales and Age Restricted Goods

Description: A wide range of consumer products are age restricted to ensure that they are only sold to consumers who are old enough to purchase them on health and safety grounds.

Use of External Speakers in Business Premises

Description: Shared Regulatroy Services (SRS) has powers to regulate the use of external speakers in business premises shall cease at 9pm.

Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit (WIMLU)

Description: The Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit (WIMLU) targets illegal money lenders, more commonly known as loan sharks.

Warning about noise from fireworks

Description: The noise from fireworks can potentially disturb local residents, especially if they are used on a regular basis.

Warning to consumers about online puppy scams

Description: Consumers are being advised to proceed with caution when considering purchasing a puppy or a dog advertised on various websites

Water Quality

Description: Water quality information and guidance for mains and private supplys.

Weights and Measures

Description: Shared Regulatory Services is responsible for metrology, traditionally known as weights and measures, and is responsible for enforcing the Weights and Measures Act 1985.

What to burn in domestic fireplaces / woodburning stoves

Description: Any householders considering burning solid fuels (wood, coal etc) at home as a heating source should follow the guidance to protect their own health, their neighbour's health and the environment.

Workplace injuries, incidents and accidents

Description: All employers and other 'responsible persons' have a duty to report certain accidents, occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences which occur in the workplace.

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