Tag: Regulatory services
Chip shop owners ordered to pay £4,540
The owners of a city chippy, who pleaded guilty to seven offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, were both ordered to pay £2,270 each at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (12 August 2015). Arshad Zaman, 42, and Shafqat Zaman, 30, of Kingswood Road, Moseley, who run Quick Fry Chippy, at 153 Anderton […]
New dog control orders for Birmingham
Dog owners across the city will see new regulations from 1 March as the city council implements five new Dog Control Orders. Irresponsible owners who ignore the Orders face on-the-spot fixed penalty notice and fine of £80. Under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, the orders will tackle irresponsible dog owners who fail to […]
Rogue trader siblings who targeted the vulnerable jailed
Two brothers have been jailed for almost eight years, in total, for making false claims about a home improvement service where vulnerable people paid for shoddy and unnecessary work. Sam Smith (31) was sentenced to five years and four months and Michael Smith (40) was sentenced to two years and seven months. Both pleaded guilty […]
Council warns Christmas consumers about counterfeit alcohol
Birmingham Trading Standards is warning people to be on their guard this Christmas after officers found popular brands of fake alcohol in shops across the city. Well-known brands such as Smirnoff and Glens Vodka have recently been found in shops in Birmingham. Nearly 300 bottles of illicit alcohol - including 70cl size Smirnoff and Glens […]
Birmingham’s nightlife hot spots rewarded
Birmingham's bustling nightlife has been rewarded in the (20143/14). Eleven of the city's top spots have been listed as places to go in the second city and include bars, pubs, hotels and nightclubs. The scheme is the biggest in the country championing licensed premises that provide a safe and enjoyable night out. The Best Bar […]
Council prosecute company over windows safety failure
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a care home company which failed to fit adequate safety catches on windows, allowing a vulnerable resident to fall and sustain life-threatening injuries. Silver Leaf Caregroup Ltd was fined £60,000 at Birmingham Crown Court today (October 28). Sentencing relates to offences under Section 3 of the Health and Safety […]
National award win is no fake for Trading Standards team
Dedicated Trading Standards staff that stop counterfeit good across the city have been recognised for their work at the 2013 Anti-Counterfeiting Group Awards. This week the council's Specialist Services Team - part of Trading Standards - was recognised for exceptional achievements in anti-counterfeiting. The council was the overall department winner in this category. Jacqui Kennedy, […]
