Scottish Government publish draft Strategy for 2027-32 Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research for public consultation
- 19 August 2025
The Scottish Government have published their Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32 for public consultation The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research programme is a multidisciplinary portfolio of research. It is structured in five-year cycles to enable long term strategic research and provide clarity on research priorities and programme structure. This is […]
Food Standards Scotland Strategy 2026-31
- 19 August 2025
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are looking for feedback on their draft strategy for 2026-31 from the public, local authorities and those working across the food system in Scotland. The draft strategy sets out FSS priorities for delivering our vision for a safe, authentic and healthier food environment that Scotland can trust. FSS welcome your feedback […]
Healthy life expectancy in Scotland falls to near ten-year low
- 19 August 2025
New figures from National Records of Scotland show the time people in Scotland can expect to live in good health, without serious illness or disability, has fallen to a near ten-year low. The latest figures show that in 2021-2023 females could expect to enjoy 60 years of good health and males 59.6 on average at birth. […]
REHIS News – July 2025
- 19 August 2025
Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate 150 Years of Environmental Health in Scotland with Us! Spaces are still available to join this special milestone event. Be part of the celebration, connect with experts, and explore the journey of Environmental Health over the past century and a half. Secure your place now! For more information and booking details, […]
New study calls for more public awareness on wood burning
- 24 July 2025
Households are being warned about the dangers of wood-burning stoves, including modern eco-design models, as a new study by the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has found that the use of woodstoves results in short-term exposures to high concentrations of toxic pollutants, posing potential health risks to residents. In the study, published in […]
FSS and FSA voice concerns about local authority resources
- 24 July 2025
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have raised concerns about local authority resources and inspection activities. Findings come from a report by FSS and the FSA reviewing food safety across the UK in 2024. According to the report, local authorities do not have enough resources to address the substantial backlog of inspections […]
Asda Stores Ltd Fined £640,000 for Selling Out-of-Date Food at Two Cardiff Locations
- 23 July 2025
Asda Stores Ltd has been ordered to pay over £655,000 after pleading guilty to selling food past its use-by-date at two of its Cardiff branches. The case followed customer complaints, prompting Trading Standards Officers at Cardiff Council to carry out inspections at two Asda supermarkets in Cardiff on six separate occasions between January and June […]
English Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week
- 23 July 2025
South Cambridgeshire District Council has voted to become the first Council in the UK to permanently adopt a four-day week – after rigorous independent analysis showed most services got better or were maintained, with significant improvements to recruitment and retention. Under South Cambridgeshire District Council’s four-day week, staff are expected to carry out 100 per […]
Scotland’s alcohol consumption continues to exceed safe levels
- 23 July 2025
New data published by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reveals people in Scotland are drinking 50% above safe limits, with more deprived communities hit hardest. Despite recent improvements, Scotland continues to face a significant alcohol problem, with adults who drink alcohol consuming an average of 21.6 units per week. This is more than 50% above the […]
Update on the REHIS Tartan
- 23 July 2025
As part of the 150-year celebrations, the Institute has designed a colourful tartan that cleverly uses the Institute’s history as inspiration. Created by Tartan Caledonia, the design incorporates the colours of the official REHIS crest and boasts thread counts that mark the year of our inception, 1875: 18 for green, 7 for black and 5 for […]
Bringing more empty homes back into use
- 22 July 2025
Additional empty homes officers are being recruited to bring more privately owned houses back into use. The new posts are being supported as part of a £2 million investment through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26 which will see staff take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues. Funding will […]
Review of Scotland’s shellfish water protected area designations
- 22 July 2025
The Scottish Government are consulting on the proposed designations and de-designations of Shellfish Water Protected Area’s (SWPAs), as part of work to meet a statutory obligation. SWPAs are designated zones aimed at safeguarding shellfish waters from pollution, ensuring the sustainable development of economically significant shellfish production. The purpose of the review is to identify areas […]
