News articles tagged public safety
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Coronavirus - advice for you
11 March 2020
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.
New landlord legislation
10 March 2020
The government is introducing mandatory electrical installation inspections for all private rented homes.
Calling foul on park dog mess
7 March 2020
Derby Parks are cracking down on irresponsible dog walkers who fail to clear up their pets’ mess in Markeaton Park.
Women at Risk initiative launches in Derby
7 March 2020
A women’s programme, named Women at Risk (WaR), has been launched in Derby to support women in the city who are considered vulnerable.
Trader convicted for sale of counterfeit cigarettes
6 March 2020
Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted Mr Rostam Ali Mohammed for the sale of illicit tobacco from the Barez Minimarket on Princes Street Derby.
Vapers urged to take charge of battery safety
19 February 2020
Safety concerns over the incorrect use of batteries and chargers in vapes are promoting a public awareness campaign for ‘vapers’ to take charge of battery safety.
Closure order served on Alvaston house
18 February 2020
The Alvaston Safer Neighbourhood Team have applied to gain a closure order on a house whose occupants were causing a ‘nightmare’ for the community.
Council consults on dog waste
17 February 2020
Councils will use Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to help them enforce responsible dog ownership.
Takeaway prosecuted for selling unsafe food
14 February 2020
Derby City Council Trading Standards have successfully prosecuted a city takeaway for selling unsafe food.
Choose Life, Drop the Knife campaign launched
11 February 2020
Derby City Council has been working with the police, schools and Derby College to promote an anti-knife crime and re-launch the Safer Derby City website.