20 years of the smoking ban
- 21 April 2026
Smoking rates in Scotland have halved, and thousands of lives have been saved since smokefree legislation came into force twenty years ago. As the 26 March 2026 marks the 20th anniversary, Public Health Scotland (PHS) is highlighting the profound impact of the ban — a public health success story that continues to shape the nation’s […]
Scottish Government publish Climate Change Plan
- 21 April 2026
Scotland’s Climate Change Plan: 2026-2040 sets out over 150 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next 15 years, bringing over £42.3 billion in financial benefits and cost savings to the economy over the same period. Scotland is already over halfway to net zero having reduced emissions by 51.3% since 1990 – the largest […]
RIDDOR: Consultation launched
- 21 April 2026
HSE has launched a consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The consultation seeks stakeholder views on a range of legislative and non-legislative proposals to help reduce work-related ill health, one of HSE’s key strategic objectives. It also looks for options to reduce the burden on businesses, in making these reports […]
REHIS Spotlight Sessions
- 15 April 2026
In this episode of The REHIS Spotlight Sessions, we’re joined by Lindsey-Anne McNeil, President of REHIS and Principal Officer for Private Sector Housing at Glasgow City Council. Lindsey-Anne shares her journey into environmental health, her experiences working within local government, and the important role housing plays in protecting public health. We also explore her work […]
Noise Action Week returns, to raise the alarm about noise as a serious public health issue
- 13 April 2026
Noise Action Week returns in 2026 with the backing of a powerful coalition of professional bodies, regulators and industry organisations, underlining the urgent need to treat noise as a public health priority. Coordinated by the Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the Institution of Environmental Sciences (the IES), the campaign will run from 11–15 May, […]
REHIS Strategic Plan 2026-2029
- 9 April 2026
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) has launched its Strategic Plan, which sets out our vision, aims, and priorities for the next three years. The strategic plan is the result of engagement with Members and consultation with the Council. It sets out our key priorities which we aim to achieve over the coming […]
REHIS News – March 2026
- 20 March 2026
REHIS Staff Sandra Williamson, Director of Training, officially retired at the end of February 2026. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send messages and wish her well; it was very much appreciated. REHIS would like to thank Sandra for her years of service and the significant contributions she has made during her […]
Meningitis B outbreak
- 20 March 2026
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been investigating an invasive meningococcal disease (MenB) outbreak in Kent. The outbreak was first announced publicly on 13 March with local nightclub Club Chemistry linked to a number of cases. What cases have been identified in the current outbreak? The current outbreak in Kent has been linked to the MenB strain. The latest case […]
Publication of the ENRA Research Strategy 2027-32 and Consultation Analysis
- 19 March 2026
The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Strategy 2027-32 has now been published. Alongside the strategy, the ENRA Research Strategy 20227-32: Consultation Analysis is also available. The report summarises the feedback received during the consultation. You can access both publications as well as view consultation responses, here: Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research: Strategy […]
Greyhound racing outlawed in Scotland after MSPs back ban
- 19 March 2026
The Scottish Parliament have voted in favour to ban Greyhound racing in Scotland after MSPs. The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill, external makes it an offence to allow a greyhound to compete on an oval racetrack in Scotland, with a maximum prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to £20,000. After […]
Noise Action Week
- 18 March 2026
Noise Action Week is returning from the 11th – 15th May. This year’s campaign will focus on raising awareness that noise matters for our health and wellbeing, while highlighting practical actions to reduce unwanted noise. A suite of free campaign resources for local authorities, professionals and campaigners will be published on the Noise Action Week webpage […]
Pizza Hut worker unfair dismissed after raising food safety concerns
- 18 March 2026
A student has won a claim for unfair dismissal after he raised concerns about suspected food poisoning at a Pizza Hut takeaway. David Low was employed in Aberdeen by franchise company Ultra Catering, which runs branches of Pizza Hut in Scotland. Combining work with his architecture degree at Robert Gordon University, he was soon promoted […]
