Out with the old and in with the new? The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 – a summary for local authorities

Now that the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act has received Royal Assent, local authorities could soon be inundated with requests to enter into a primary authority partnership from businesses who operate in two different local authority areas. Further, if a business takes the advice of its primary authority, other local authorities may struggle to challenge that advice successfully.

Local authorities will also need to consider the alternative penalties proposed in the Act for businesses that commit regulatory breaches, including on the spot fines and notices requiring a business to cease activity. Will you need to re-write your rule book?

Wragge and Co's experts provide an analysis and action points.