FI16955
Request
I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to the regulation of hairdressers and barbers operating within the council’s area.
I would be grateful if you could provide the following details:
1. Business registration
Does the council require hairdressers or barbers to register with the local authority? If so, please provide a list of businesses currently registered, including their trading name and full address (with postcode).
2. Health and safety inspections
Does the council carry out health and safety inspections of hairdressing and barbering premises? If inspections are undertaken, please supply a list of all such businesses inspected within the past five years (from April 2021 to the present), including their addresses and postcodes.
3.Local figures
Does the council hold a record of the total number of hairdressers and barbers known to be operating locally? If this number differs from the number of registered businesses, I would be grateful if you could confirm the total figure held.
Response
1. No, hairdressers and barbers are not required to register.
2. In accordance with the National Local Authority Enforcement Code, local authorities are requested to reserve proactive inspection only for sectors or risks specified by the HSE or where intelligence suggests risks are not being effectively managed. Hairdressing and barber premises have not been identified as a priority for inspection, and no reactive visits have been required, such as those prompted by an accident or complaint. Therefore, no inspections of hairdressers or barbers shops have taken place within the past five years.
3. No.