Primary Authority

We are now offering Primary Authority partnerships to businesses wishing to take advantage of the scheme.

The impact of partnerships can be huge. A Primary Authority can issue advice to its partner business that applies throughout England and Wales, regardless of where the outlets are based.

The scheme does not apply fully in Scotland or Northern Ireland due to devolution. It does apply to health and safety and the majority of trading standards activities in Scotland.

Primary Authority gives business the confidence to expand and grow, knowing that the regulatory advice they receive is binding on other local authorities. The costs associated with trying to comply with different councils' interpretations of the law are reduced and businesses can benefit from the reduced regulatory burden conferred by inspection plans.

Who can have a Primary Authority?

Any business, charity or other organisation that is regulated by two or more local authorities in respect of a relevant function, typically such as environmental health, trading standards or licensing. Alcohol licensing, fire safety and gambling are currently outside of the scope of the scheme.

If you are interested in forming a Primary Authority partnership with Newham Council for your business, please contact us.

Address:
Health and Safety Enforcement
3rd Floor West Wing
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
1000 Dockside Road
London
E16 2QU

Telephone: 020 8430 2000
Textphone: 020 8430 2412
Fax: 020 8430 4434
Email: health.safety@newham.gov.uk