Prison and probation officers from across the country have been commended for their outstanding work in annual award ceremonies this week.
Link: Outstanding prison and probation officers recognised
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) Order 2019
This Order designates the area within 100 metres of the wreck site of an unknown wooden vessel lying approximately 14 kilometres south-east of Beachy Head, East Sussex as a restricted area for the purposes of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 (“the Act”).
Link: The Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme open for applications
Places of worship and associated faith community centres are now able to apply for an increased pot of funding to help improve their physical security against potential hate attacks.
Link: Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme open for applications
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Amendment No.2) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Link: The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Amendment No.2) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Major flood scheme construction gets underway in Radcliffe and Redvales
A sod cutting ceremony marked the launch of a flood scheme which will protect more than 800 homes and local businesses.
Link: Major flood scheme construction gets underway in Radcliffe and Redvales
Source: Environment Agency
Injured fisherman rescued amidst choppy seas
An 18 year old fisherman who sustained a hand injury on board his vessel was rescued from choppy seas on the evening of 02 July by the Stornoway coastguard helicopter.
Link: Injured fisherman rescued amidst choppy seas
Source: Gov Press Releases
Eleven drowning deaths hit home – the importance of lifejackets
11 people, who drowned in 2018, might be alive today had they been wearing a lifejacket or buoyancy aid.
Link: Eleven drowning deaths hit home – the importance of lifejackets
Source: Gov Press Releases
New funding to preserve Cornish culture, language and heritage
The new fund will help further develop projects around culture and heritage in the area.
Link: New funding to preserve Cornish culture, language and heritage
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 41: Venezuela
The UK expressed deep concern in the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged the regime to allow access to international humanitarian aid.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Venezuela
Source: Gov Press Releases
Speech for London Climate Week
Speech by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation
Link: Speech for London Climate Week
Source: Environment Agency