March 2024
Health and Safety Action
A catering establishment in Tipton was served a Prohibition notice to stop the use of a dangerous bandsaw which was found without a safety guard fitted. At the time of the visit the guard, used to protect hands when pushing meat onto the blade, was being held up with an elastic band and was not being used. A more suitable guard has since been fitted and the business have been allowed to use the bandsaw again.
Trading Standards Illegal Treatments
Sandwell Trading Standards participated in a national project regarding the services of Botox and other fillers, such as lip fillers, to minors. Out of eight businesses contacted, half were found to be offering illegal treatments to children under 18. These offending businesses received written warnings and may face enforcement action in the future.
Abandoned vehicles
Environmental Protection Officers have been investigating reports of abandoned vehicles, which has led to a total of thirty vehicles being removed from the public highway. Of those vehicles, sixteen were untaxed.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Sandwell Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour, Housing and Legal teams, along with the Police, successfully secured an eviction notice to evict two tenants who lived in Kynaston House, West Bromwich. The individuals were reported to be involved in causing anti-social and criminal behaviour in and around the neighbourhood. The property can now be let out to new tenants, and we hope this eviction has made a difference within the local community.
