Government outlines path to light-touch regulation
December 7, 2011
The Government has announced its intention to expand and extend the Local Better Regulation Office's (LBRO) Primary Authority scheme as part of a package of plans to transform 'front-line enforcement' for businesses. Read More
New approach sets out clear goals for regulators
November 8, 2011
A new approach to refresh national enforcement priorities for local-authority regulatory services, and help them focus on the key regulatory risks faced in England, is detailed in a new report by the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO). Read More
No trade-off between protection and growth, minister tells regulators
November 2, 2011
Businesses taking on more regulatory responsibilities and enforcement authorities giving greater recognition to companies' efforts to comply with the law are two of the tenets of the Government's vision for a better regulatory environment, Business minister Mark Prisk said yesterday. Read More
Competence standards for health and safety regulators to be piloted
February 23, 2011
The drive towards greater competence in the provision of health and safety services has accelerated with the launch of a new pilot programme to implement a set of agreed standards for regulators. Read More
Regulatory scheme to step up a gear following Young review
October 18, 2010
The Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen the Primary Authority scheme, following the reprieve granted it in the Government's recent cull of quangos. Read More
Regulation watchdog’s role to be examined ahead of quango shake-up
August 11, 2010
The Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) is to be reviewed as part of the Government's commitment to reduce the number and cost of quangos. Read More
Agencies sign up to joined-up regulation
July 16, 2010
As part of its aim to make the regulatory system work better for business and help it save money the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) has signed memoranda of understanding with five major regulatory bodies.�€� Read More
Business urged to help shape enforcement priorities
June 22, 2010
The Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) wants businesses to let it know to what areas of enforcement local authorities should pay most attention. Read More
One for all’ regulation scheme in the spotlight
November 24, 2009
The controversial Primary Authority approach to regulation loomed large on the agenda of the Local Better Regulation Office's 2009 conference in London last week.<br><br> Read More
Toolkit to help councils plan regulatory activity
October 20, 2009
Local authorities will now be better able to plan regulatory budgetsand priorities thanks to a new toolkit to help them identify, manageand measure their actions. Read More