Responsible Authorities

Responsible authority” means any of the following:

police
local fire and rescue
primary care trust (PCT) or local health board (LHB)
the relevant licensing authority
local enforcement agency for the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
environmental health authority
planning authority
body responsible for the protection of children from harm
local trading standards
any other licensing authority in whose area part of the premises is situated
Home Office Immigration Enforcement (on behalf of the Secretary of State)
In relation to a vessel only, a navigation authority of the Water Resources Act 1991

Overview