The strengthening of links around the country between local authorities and the HSE continues, the latest agreement being signed last week in Chester-le-Street involving 7 local authorities in County Durham, this helping the enforcing authorities demonstrate their commitment to protecting the health and safety at all levels of residents, workers, consumers, schools and businesses throughout the area.

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"The signing of this agreement means that we will be working even more closely with the local authorities to make sure that people are as safe as possible, both in the workplace and as citizens.
It gives us a new and practical way of working together so we can use our collective resources to tackle local, regional and national health and safety priorities." - HSE Regional Director.
"We are delighted in joining other authorities across County Durham signing up to this agreement with the HSE, as it demonstrates a firm commitment in proactively addressing issues in the workplace that might compromise the health and safety of all citizens in the district, and beyond." - Chief Executive Chester-le-Street District Council.