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Land and Premises
The authority monitors construction activities to minimise pollution caused by noise, dust and other nuisances.
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Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is one of the most powerful tools to be developed during recent years to assist with efforts to combat crime and disorder whilst enhancing community safety.
The idea behind the Community Legal Service (CLS) was for people to find help easily and feel confident in the quality of service they get from legal service and advice providers. The CLS aims to ensure that people can get help and information about their legal rights and understand how to enforce them in the right place and at the right time.
Links to sources of legal advice.
Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby one person (the Donor) gives another person or persons (the Attorney) the power to act on his or her behalf with regard to his or her property and financial affairs.
An emergency protection order is made when you are in immediate danger and may have to be taken away from home quickly.
When a person dies without leaving a will the law dictates what is to happen to their possessions be it a few pounds, some cherished objects or jewellery or a large amount of money.
Our Legal and Democratic Sservices team play a vital role in the working of the council.
Activities for children and young people
Leisure passes in Hertsmere are provided by Hertsmere Leisure.
Leisure facilities in Hertsmere are managed by Hertsmere Leisure, who provide and promote sport, recreational, and arts services for the Borough.
The Libraries in Hertsmere are managed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).
The Licensing Act 2003 Gives responsibility for the Licensing of Alcohol sales and Regulated Entertainment to the Borough Council
The county council has reponsibilities in relation to the use and storage of fireworks and other explosives.
Application forms for a temporary event notice (TEN) under Section 100 of the Licensing Act 2003.
Sex Establishments are required to be licenced under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
The Licensing Act 2003 (the Act) establishes a regime for the granting of personal licences to individuals to supply, or to authorise the supply of alcohol. The personal licence is separate from the licence which authorises the premises to be used for the supply of alcohol
The Licensing Act 2003 (the Act) amalgamates six licensing regimes covering the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment. It replaces them with a single system of premises licences, thus reducing much unnecessary 'red tape'.
In the aftermath of the Foot and Mouth outbreak a rigorous regime of licensing which controls the movement of a range of animals has been introduced. The most common animals whose movements have to be licensed are sheep, pigs and cows.
The keeping of certain species of wild animals is controlled by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
The keeping and running of animal boarding establishments (Catteries and Kennels) is controlled by the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
The keeping and running of a pet shop is controlled by the Pet Animals Act 1951.
If you wish to place building materials on any part of the highway permission is required from Hertfordshire Highways. A licence is not normally necessary if materials are placed on private land.
A Licence to hold a car boot sale is not required in Hertsmere.
When carrying out any building work/maintenance or removal of any part of a property which is adjacent to the public highway (road, pavement or rear lane), the safety of all users of the highway must be paramount.
Street Trading is defined as the selling or offering for sale of any article in the street. This includes food such as burgers, kebabs, doughnuts etc. or other things such as household items.
Following the introduction of the Sunday Trading Act in 1994 there have been no restrictions on shopping hours - apart from Sundays. All shops are now able to open without restrictions between Monday and Saturday.
The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.
A permit is required to undertake a 'house to house' collection, under the House to House Collections Act 1939.
People are often confused when it comes to the legality and licensing of street collections.
Registration of premises used for a food business (including market stalls, delivery vehicles and other moveable structures) is required by law.
The Council is responsible for licening of Gambling Premises and Gaming machines by the Gambling Act 2005. This cames into force in September 2007
Under the Gaming Act 1968, a permit is needed for premises that provide amusements with prizes by way of machines.
A gaming machine licence is required in respect of premises providing amusements with prizes by way of machines.
The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (as amended by the National Lottery etc. Act 1993) controls the conduct of small lotteries, raffles etc. by societies raising money for charitable, sports and other similar purposes, otherwise than for personal gain.
In 1996 it became a legal requirement under The Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) Act 1995 for providers of certain adventure activities to undergo inspection of their safety management systems and become licensed.
The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 prohibits the use of land as a caravan site unless the occupier holds a site licence issued by the local authority.
Licences may be required from Hertfordshire Highways for any display that may protrude/project over a public highway.
The rules governing Children in Entertainment covers children who take part in 'performances', including all broadcast performances, child photography or modelling. Any child engaged in these occupations must have a licence issued by the County Council.
Petroleum Licensing is carried out by the County Council
Here is a number of freqently asked questions when applying for a Private Hire or Hackney Carriage Licence.
Learn about Hertsmere's licensing policies and how you may obtain a license for private hire and hackney carriages.
There is a checklist available to any driver wishing to licence a hackney carriage/private hire vehicle.
A private hire vehicles can only be despatched to a customer by a private hire operator. This is a person who holds an operators licence under Section 55 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
Any person wishing to drive a licensed hackney carriage or private vehicle must first obtain the relevant licence to drive such vehicle(s) from the Council. Licences are issued by virtue of the powers vested in the Council by Part 2 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
A weekly activity for fifty plus.
A 'listed building' is a building, object or structure that has been judged to be of national historical or architectural interest.
The Council has now finalised its List of Locally Important Buildings. The buildings included in the document are locally listed and will receive extra protection through the planning process.
The council is responsible for street cleaning and litter-picking.
The Radlett District Centre Key Locations Draft Planning Brief Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been approved by the Council for interim development control purposes. It will be a material consideration in the determination of any relevant planning application received as valid on or after 28 June 2010.
Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Local Planning Authority, has a statutory duty to guide development within the Borough.
Hertsmere Borough Council, as the Local Planning Authority, has a statutory duty to guide development within the Borough.
Guidance, forms, reports, and maps
Art, Artists, Architecture and Archaeology - An account of Hertsmere's Heritage and a list of intersting sites to be visited in and around the Borough, each steeped in historical character and beauty.
You can be fined for dropping litter, dog fouling and not keeping your dog under control if it is unruly.
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