1. Where is the local weights and measures authority’s energy performance certificate enforcement policy that would cover private rented housing in Exeter and East Devon? The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service’s Enforcement Policy 2. Please provide the … Continue reading
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Natasha’s Law
1. Since 1 October 2021, how many Pre-packed for Direct Sale (PPSD) food businesses have been inspected to ascertain compliance with food labelling laws? Specifically, in relation to the requirements introduced from Natasha’s Law? We do not currently identify businesses … Continue reading
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Number of Cows in Devon
How many cows are there in Devon? Please include a breakdown of the number of dairy cows. Please provide an annual figure from 2000 onwards Devon County Council do not hold this information. By means of advice and assistance please … Continue reading
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Flammable Liquid Spillages Data
1. How many petrol stations are fitted with fuel interceptors in your area? Exception – Devon County Council (DCC) believes this request is manifestly unreasonable under Regulation 12(4)(b) of the Environmental Information Regulations. Reason – DCC do not hold a central … Continue reading
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Estate Agents and Landlords Breaching of Tenant Fees Act 2019
1) How many open/ongoing investigations do you have into letting or estate agents/landlords breaching the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (i.e. prohibited fees / excessive deposits)? None. b) Please detail what the alleged breaches are and include the amounts involved ( … Continue reading
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Livestock market enforcement actions 2018-2022
I am trying to collate data pertaining to enforcement action taken against Livestock Markets in regions across Great Britain over the past number of years. I am seeking the following information for the Devon County Council (DCC) area: number and … Continue reading
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Indecent Display Incidents
Please disclose any incidents trading standards have handled relating to indecent displays and the Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 Date Summary of issue Action 27.11.13 Rude greeting cards on display in shop Noted 03.12.13 Offensive word on t shirt in … Continue reading
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Food Business Registration
How many home-based food business registrations does Devon County Council currently hold in Devon? Please provide a list of these businesses Devon County Council does not hold this information. Food business registration is the responsibility of District and Unitary councils … Continue reading
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Animal welfare inspections during transportation – 2017-2021
Given that animal welfare during transportation is enforced by local councils, and trading standards officials carry out welfare checks on these animals and the means of transport, please, could Devon County Council and their Department for Trading Standard provide the … Continue reading
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Selling kittens and kitten farming
Please provide the information in the form of – 1. Number of kitten related complaints made to local Trading Standards between 23 March 2020 – 31 December 2020 8 2. Number of kitten related complaints made to local Trading Standards … Continue reading