GBC website - Latest updatesHosted by Wave 105’s Steve Power, the second Gosport Business Awards’ celebration evening at The Alverbank Hotel on Thursday 27 November, was a huge success. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/december/2-december-2-/Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:48:51 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 16:05:47 GMTThu, 04 Dec 2008 16:48:51 GMT11855Refuse and recycling collection dates for 2008-2009 are available here.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/streetscene/waste-management/refuse-collection-dates/Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:11:09 GMTFri, 22 Oct 2004 15:18:37 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2008 14:11:09 GMT6327On Wednesday 10 December at 1.30pm, the Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Derek Kimber, will welcome Members of the Gosport Tourism Forum to the Council Chamber for some festive refreshments.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/december/3-december-2008-1-/Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:15 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2008 09:17:22 GMTWed, 03 Dec 2008 09:18:15 GMT11858An investigation by the Benefit Investigation Team at Gosport Borough Council resulted in David Russell of Elson Lane, Gosport, appearing at Fareham Magistrates Court, charged with 4 offences under the Social Security Administration Act 1992.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/december/2-december-2008-1-/Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:03:46 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 16:02:44 GMTTue, 02 Dec 2008 16:03:46 GMT11854The Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Derek Kimber, would like to extend a warm welcome to any resident wishing to join him and his wife Pat on Sunday 14 December, for a Civic Carol Service. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/december/1-december-2008-1-/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:11:23 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 14:06:20 GMTMon, 01 Dec 2008 14:11:22 GMT11849The Grant Sub-Board is made up of elected members who are advised by Council officers. They meet four times a year on the last Wednesday in the months of May, August, November and February to agree on either capital or revenue grants to be awarded. Applications are received at any time, but are processed by officers one month prior to a meeting. Your attendance at the meeting is required but if you are unable to attend please let us know in advance. The budget available is limited and it is...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/council-services/leisure--amenities/community-grants/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:48:36 GMTThu, 26 Jan 2006 12:59:16 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:48:36 GMT3790This year a surprise visitor is coming along to join in the celebrations at Gosport as the Christmas Lights are switched on for the festive season.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/28-november-2008-1-/Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:24:55 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:23:45 GMTFri, 28 Nov 2008 15:24:55 GMT11844Welcome to the online version of Coastline. Latest Edition: December 2008. Coastline is a Gosport Borough Council publication distrubuted to 35,500 homes in the Gosport area and is produced every 3 months.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/community/coastline-newsletter/Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:47:19 GMTThu, 13 Mar 2003 17:28:22 GMTThu, 27 Nov 2008 11:47:19 GMT4647To advertise your posters on this page please phone Nicky Brooks on 023 9254 5610.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/local-events/notice-board-adverts/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:43:49 GMTMon, 02 Jun 2008 14:46:56 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 14:43:49 GMT10607At a recent meeting of the Grants Sub Board of Gosport Borough Council, several organisations and individuals went away happy with their lot as the panel awarded them funding for various projects. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/26-november-2008-/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:46:35 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 13:44:52 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 13:46:35 GMT11807Successful entrants of this year’s Hampshire Hospitality and Local Produce Awards were delighted to receive their award from the Deputy Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Diane Searle at a ceremony held at the Town Hall, Gosport.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/26-november-2008-2-/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:28:47 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 08:27:55 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 08:28:47 GMT11806Tree dressing day is steeped in age-old traditions from across the world, and on the first weekend in December, events are held throughout the country to re-enforce the beliefs that a decorated tree symbolizes the life force that persists in the tree, even in the dead months of the year.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/26-november-2008-1-/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:21:38 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 08:20:36 GMTWed, 26 Nov 2008 08:21:38 GMT11805Members of the Community & Environment Board at Gosport Borough Council were all delighted to give their support to the release of money for improvements to local projects which will benefit the community.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/12-october-2008-1-/Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:10:48 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 11:08:29 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2008 11:10:48 GMT11738 Gosport Borough Council has been working closely with local businesses since the new Smokefree Legislation came into force on the 1st July 2007. This new law was to protect employees and the public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke in both the workplace and enclosed and substantially enclosed public places and has been a huge success. Research funded by Cancer Research UK and organized by the Tobacco Control Collaborating Centre showed secondhand smoke exposure by bar and restauranhttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/smokefree-gosport-an-update/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:51:58 GMTMon, 05 Nov 2007 15:41:08 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:51:57 GMT4469Publications in minority languages - Bengali, Chinese, Greek, Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu and Welshhttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/publications-in-minority-languages/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:39:29 GMTWed, 08 Mar 2006 12:01:25 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:39:29 GMT4460 INTRODUCTIONThe Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover any premises or part of premises (excluding domestic premises) which are made available to any person as a place of work. They cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues. Employers have a general duty under section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. A duty to non-employees is chttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/workplace-hs-requirements/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:36:04 GMTTue, 01 Apr 2003 15:28:33 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:36:03 GMT5793Work-related stress 'The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them.' Pressure is part and parcel of all work and helps to keep us motivated. But excessive pressure can lead to stress, which undermines performance, is costly to employers and can make people ill. The material and resources on this site will help you to understand the causes of stress at work, and to identify and solve problems in your workplace. Sharing good practice: HSE Stress...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/work-related-stress/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:44 GMTFri, 26 May 2006 08:43:49 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:44 GMT5779Illustrated case studies HSE has put together some ‘before-and-after’ examples to help you think and talk about vehicle safety in your workplace and in other workplaces you visit. They are all based on events that our inspectors have reported. The safe examples show how working areas can be improved with better signage lighting road surfaces staff training traffic management However, the improvements we suggest are not the only, ideal or complete solutions for these examples....http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/vehicles-at-work/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:25 GMTWed, 24 May 2006 15:59:02 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:25 GMT5777Event safety guide The Event Safety Guide aims to "help those who organise music events so that the events run safely." and "... brings together information needed by event organisers, their contractors and employees to help them satisfy the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) and associated regulations." HSG 195 (N.B. Large download - 3MB) aims to help those who organise music events so that events run safely. Provides information needed by...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/safety-guidance-at-events/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:34:06 GMTMon, 04 Sep 2006 11:37:14 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:34:06 GMT5780FIRE SAFETY LAW New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force on 1 October 2006. If you are: responsible for business premises an employer self-employed with business premises a charity or voluntary organisation a contractor with a degree of control over any premises...then you will need to act by October 2006. See the series of guides below for assistance. About the guides an introductionA short guide to making your premises safe from...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/new-fire-safety-rules-affecting-all-non-domestic/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:33 GMTWed, 07 Jun 2006 08:17:37 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:33 GMT5782Exposure Calculator can help you work out your daily or weekly noise exposure,and estimate the performance of hearing protection.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/noise-at-work/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:32:48 GMTTue, 23 May 2006 14:33:37 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:32:48 GMT5783Everyone at work will probably need to take sick leave at some time during their working lives and in most cases this lasts only a few days. But, if it turns into long-term sickness absence, it can have devastating effects on the productivity and competitiveness of your business and the health and well-being of your employees.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/httpwwwhsegovuksicknessabsenceindexh/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:28:53 GMTThu, 25 May 2006 09:51:36 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:28:53 GMT5784Exchange your dodgy ladder now. Ladder Exchange 2008 aims to highlight the risks associated with using a dodgy ladder, providing employers with the opportunity to exchange their substandard ladder for a new one at a discounted price. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/ladder-exchange-2008/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:45 GMTMon, 01 Sep 2008 14:28:42 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:45 GMT11206Link to HSE web page and various myths concerning workplace health and safety.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hse-web-myth-of-the-month/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:26:28 GMTTue, 15 May 2007 16:05:21 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:26:28 GMT5785Height Aware campaign involving Councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in partnership with the Health & Safety Executive to reduce accidents in workplaces.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/httpwwwhsegovukfallscampaignindexht/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:21:46 GMTFri, 26 May 2006 14:03:44 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:21:46 GMT5786HSE welcomes people of all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to its web site. If you are looking for information, help or guidance a number of publications have been translated into languages other than English. These translations can be found below. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/wwwhsegovuklanguagesindexhtm/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:17:39 GMTTue, 23 May 2006 15:19:30 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:17:39 GMT5787Up to 70% of hairdressers suffer from skin damage. Keep your hands healthy and wave goodbye to bad hand days.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/haridressers-dermatitis-bad-hand-day/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:16:51 GMTWed, 16 Jan 2008 15:18:38 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:16:51 GMT5796Health and Safety advice on working in hot environmentshttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/advice-on-working-in-hot-environments/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:15:41 GMTTue, 30 May 2006 16:12:59 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:15:41 GMT5790HSE guidance on alcohol and drugs in the workplacehttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hs-a-to-z-of-subjects/alcohol-drugs/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:12:47 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2003 11:50:39 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:12:47 GMT4571Almost everyone occasionally suffers common symptoms such as headaches, dry throat or sore eyes. But there are occasions when people in particular buildings experience these sorts of symptoms more often than is usual.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hs-a-to-z-of-subjects/sick-building-syndrome/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:53 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2003 11:14:14 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:52 GMT4548ACCIDENT REPORTING (REPORTING OF INJURIES, DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES REGULATIONS 1995)http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hs-a-to-z-of-subjects/riddor/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:12 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2003 11:05:17 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:12 GMT4542 INTRODUCTION Personal protective equipment (PPE) means all equipment (including clothing giving protection against the weather) which is worn or held to protect against risks to health or safety. The main legislation governing PPE at work is the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992. PPE includes the following, when worn for health and safety protection:- (a) protective clothing (e.g., aprons, gloves, footwear, helmets, high visibility waistcoats)(b) protective equhttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hs-a-to-z-of-subjects/personal-protective-equipment/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:07:48 GMTWed, 26 Mar 2003 16:18:30 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:07:48 GMT4534This site promotes good practice in disability equality at work and health and safety risk assessment. EASY READ GUIDE It provides: an introduction to disability discrimination and health and safety law; advice for people doing health and safety risk assessments; advice for disabled people; links to further sources of information, including grants. http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-and-safety/hs-a-to-z-of-subjects/hs-for-disabled-people/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:04:15 GMTMon, 24 Sep 2007 08:54:41 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 15:04:15 GMT4494Gosport Borough Council supports No Smoking Day, a UK wide campaign encouraging smokers to give up for good.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/health-promotion/no-smoking-day/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:59:04 GMTThu, 19 Jun 2008 13:20:08 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:59:04 GMT10768If you're planning to cater for a Street Party, please take time to read through these "Do's" and "Don't's". As the person preparing or providing the food, it's your responsibility to make sure you don't make anyone ill.Food poisoning is a miserable and potentially dangerous experience. DO:1. Make sure you have enough refrigerator space to store foods before and after cooking. Use neighbours 'fridges if possible.2. Store cooked foods above raw foods in the 'fridge to prevent...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/food-safety-and-hygiene/street-parties/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:46:51 GMTFri, 13 Jun 2003 14:41:40 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:46:51 GMT4381Starting up - Your first steps to running a catering business has been completely redesigned in a similar style to Food hygiene - a guide for businesses. The content has also been updated to reflect new food hygiene regulations. The booklet is aimed at people who are setting up a restaurant, cafe or other catering business, whether they are taking over a business that already exists, or starting a new one.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/food-safety-and-hygiene/starting-up-your-first-steps-to-running-a-c/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:41:21 GMTMon, 05 Jun 2006 10:59:27 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:41:21 GMT4380 Gosport Borough Council Food Premises Registration What is registration? Registration of premises used for a food business, including market stalls, delivery vehicles and other moveable structures, is required by law. It involves completing a very simple form which details the name, address, type of food business, the foods handled, the name of the proprietor, address of head office or registered office, number of people engaged in the food business and whether or not it is a seasonal businesshttp://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/food-safety-and-hygiene/food-premises-registration/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:30:58 GMTThu, 08 Jan 2004 11:42:01 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:30:58 GMT4387 Think before you bin! Disposal of waste food by retail premises under the Animal By-Products Regulation (ABPR) The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published this booklet setting out the requirements for the disposal of food by retail premises under the Animal By-Products Regulations 2005 and EC Regulation No. 1774/2002. The ABPR covers a wide range of businesses, not just ‘conventional’ food retailers such as grocers and supermarkets. · http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/environmental-health/commercial-team/food-safety-and-hygiene/disposal-of-waste-food-by-retail-premises/Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:17:40 GMTThu, 16 Feb 2006 11:47:50 GMTFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:17:40 GMT4390This year's competition promises to be better than ever! To find out more about Gosport in Bloom, or for an entry form please contact Sian Misslebrook, In Bloom Co-ordinator: Tel: 023 9254 5395Email: Sian.misslebrook@gosport.gov.uk More information available soon! http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/horticulture/gosport-in-bloom-2008/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:27:38 GMTWed, 20 Feb 2008 16:00:22 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 14:27:38 GMT4749Successful entrants of this year’s Hampshire Hospitality and Local Produce Awards will have their achievements acknowledged on Friday 14 November, when the Deputy Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Diane Searle presents them with an award at the Town Hall, Gosport.http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/your-council/press-releases/2008/november/6-november-2008-1-/Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:37:07 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:35:34 GMTThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:37:07 GMT11657Christmas is always such a busy time of year, but please don’t forget to recycle as much as you can. You should have recently received a leaflet or calendar with details of alterations to your normal collection day over the Christmas period. Please also note that green waste collections will cease on Friday 21 December 2007 and recommence on Monday 7 January 2008. When the festive season comes to an end, why not have a green New Year too, and make a resolution to reduce, reuse and...http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/environment/streetscene/waste-management/recycling/recycling-at-christmas/Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:43:30 GMTFri, 14 Dec 2007 16:15:07 GMTTue, 28 Oct 2008 15:43:30 GMT6331