This in from Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner’s office. In their own words. Ed
Business and Enterprise Minister, Mark Prisk MP, is urging volunteers to tell the Government about ill-thought out officialdom – but also to give credit where credit is due where regulations are useful and helpful or have been enforced sensibly or appropriately.
Responding to this consultation will give volunteers a chance to make a real difference to the way enforcement is approached in future.
Volunteers, have your say
The Government is urging anyone involved in volunteering, from a jumble sale to a Three Peaks Challenge, to report their experiences, good or bad, of dealing with local authorities and other regulators as part of the Focus on Enforcement campaign.
The campaign is looking for examples of inappropriate bureaucracy, and can include such issues as dealing with paperwork, inspections or advice given by officials and the Minister also wants to hear about organisations or officials who say volunteers must follow rules they shouldn’t have to. Comments can be posted anonymously if desired.
Are you put off by regulations?
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner commented, “Island people are very good at putting on events but I’m sure there are volunteers out there who wish to do something here on the Island but are put off by the worry of regulations, not complying with health & safety requirements etc. or are just unable to source the right advice to enable them to do this, which is a great shame.
“We have just enjoyed the wonderful jubilee events on the Island that so many volunteers were involved with – so this is a good opportunity to give useful feedback to the Government – be it praises or brickbats. “
The Focus on Enforcement
To help identify where enforcement can be improved, reduced or done differently go to The Focus on Enforcement website.
The website also, for the first time, provides details on national regulators and regulatory functions carried out by local authorities.
