Torridge and North Devon Council Host Holiday Park Health & Safety Event

By cullamartin

Friday, January 29, 2010, 12:38

A free training event and trade fair is taking place aimed at raising awareness of the key health and safety issues facing holiday park owners in our area.

Health and Safety for Caravan and Holiday Parks

 

The event is being hosted by Torridge District Council and North Devon Council in partnership with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the South West Tourist Board (SWTB). It will take place on 10 February at 9am at the Golden Coast Holiday Village in Woolacombe.

Caravan, camping and holiday park owners can expect plenty of practical advice at the half-day event on how to avoid risk to staff and visitors and enable them to comply with the law, with expert speakers from the Police, the Fire and Rescue Service, the HSE, the SWTB and Torridge's Environmental Health team. Representatives from both councils' Environmental Health teams will be at the event to offer advice and answer any questions.

There will also be a trade fair with exhibitors from a range of suppliers.

Torridge Lead Member for Public Protection and Health and Safety, Councillor Andrew Saywell, will be speaking at the event. He said, "I would urge all holiday camp owners to attend if possible. Torridge is committed to the safety of its residents, businesses and visitors to the area, and this is another example of how working together Torridge and North Devon Councils can offer a service that covers all of northern Devon."

North Devon Council Lead Member for Environmental Health Councillor Pat Barker will also be at the event. She said, "The tourist trade plays an important part in the economy of northern Devon. This free event is the ideal opportunity for holiday park owners to refresh their knowledge and get advice about health and safety issues that are unique to the industry. Events like this help local businesses and organisations work together to make North Devon the perfect holiday destination."

Bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. If you would like any further information, please contact Andrea Harborne from organisers South West Tourism on 01392 353220, email aharborne@swtourism.org.uk. Alternatively, Torridge's Environmental Health team can be contacted on 01237 428821 or the North Devon's Environmental Health team on 01271 388317.

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