23 May 2012
Members of the House of Lords have called for the Grocery Code Adjudicator to have powers to immediately fine retailers who are found to be in breach of the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice.
During the Second Reading debate of the Bill, concerns were raised about the enforcement powers of the Adjudicator, a number of Peers called for the Government to grant the Adjudicator the power to impose financial penalties on retailers that breach the code from day one. The Bill does currently…
Local Shops Welcome Business Recognition in Anti-Social Behaviour Proposals
22 May 2012
Local shops have welcomed proposals to give local businesses new rights to secure action from Police when they are the victim of anti-social behaviour. The move comes after a long running campaign from ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) to make violence, abuse and vandalism against local shops a higher priority for neighbourhood Police.
The introduction of a ‘Community Trigger’ was announced in the White Paper published by Home Secretary Teresa May on Tuesday.
6 September 2012
