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Ask the Regulator - Shared Regulatory Services

Ask the Regulator - Shared Regulatory Services

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Interested in matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing? If so, this podcast is for you.

Jemma Cox from Shared Regulatory Services speaks to Officers, partnership organisations and businesses to find out about the latest developments in these areas and how they impact businesses and consumers.

You can listen to all of the episodes by clicking on the relevant link below.

Our Podcasts are produced by Bro Radio and we were short-listed for podcast of the year in the Community Radio Awards 2022.
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Ask The Regulator - National Safeguarding Week 2022

Ask the Regulator - Shared Regulatory ServicesNov 17, 2022

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Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 4 Too Good To Be True

Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 4 Too Good To Be True

On Day 4 of TSW Week, Jemma speaks to Chris and Steve about all the things that are ‘too good to be true’ including trading fairly, doorstep crime and scams.

Apr 18, 202429:49
Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 3 Beware Shark Waters

Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 3 Beware Shark Waters

On day 3 of TSW Week, Jemma talks to Ryan from Stop Loan Sharks Wales about the dangers of illegal money lending and its impact on our communities.

Apr 17, 202420:22
Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 2 More Fuel You

Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 2 More Fuel You

On the second day of TSW Week entitled More Fuel You, Jemma talks about all things energy, with Lyndsay and Mai from Newport Trading Standards and Judith, the Chair of TSW.

Apr 16, 202432:11
Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 1 Food Standards & Allergens

Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 1 Food Standards & Allergens

To kick off Trading Standards Wales Week 2024, Jemma interviews Owen Lewis from the FSA and Lucas Williams from Trading Standards Wales about food related matters, including allergens, shrinkflation and pricing.   

Apr 15, 202424:37
Find out more about Trading Standards Wales Week 2024

Find out more about Trading Standards Wales Week 2024

For the first episode of 2024, Jemma talks to Judith Parry, the Chair of Trading Standards Wales, to find our more about Trading Standards Wales week starting on 15th April.

Mar 22, 202430:07
Students arriving at University

Students arriving at University

On this episode of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma speaks to Cecilia about student arriving or returning back to University. She shares her arrival advice for students.

Oct 04, 202328:04
Regulators, businesses and the British Retail Consortium

Regulators, businesses and the British Retail Consortium

In this episode, Jemma is joined by Adrian Simpson, a policy advisor at the British Retail Consortium to discuss the latest policy developments.
Sep 22, 202340:33
Ask the Regulator - Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales

Ask the Regulator - Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales

On this edition of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma from Shared Regulatory Services talks about the new Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales. Her guests are Kate Doble, an environmental health officer from Shared Regulatory Services and Sarah Jones, a Senior Environmental Health Officer for the Welsh Government.

Mar 22, 202336:48
Ask The Regulator - Illegal Money Lending

Ask The Regulator - Illegal Money Lending

In this episode of the Ask The Regulator podcast, Jemma talks to her guest, Ryan, about illegal money lending, sharing some tips, advice, and stories on the subject.

Jan 24, 202330:07
Ask The Regulator - National Safeguarding Week 2022

Ask The Regulator - National Safeguarding Week 2022

In this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Steve Bumford, discuss rogue traders and scams as part of National Safeguarding Week.
Nov 17, 202240:20
Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Online Sales

Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Online Sales

In the final special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss online sales.

Oct 28, 202222:31
Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - The Environment

Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - The Environment

For the fourth special episode of Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about the environment.

Oct 27, 202234:12
Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Food Standards and Allergens

Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Food Standards and Allergens

On today's special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss the importance of care and consideration when it comes to food standards and allergens, and the work being done by Trading Standards Wales to increase awareness and tackle the issue.

Oct 26, 202258:09
Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Avoiding Vehicle Anxiety

Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Avoiding Vehicle Anxiety

On the second of five special episodes for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about how consumers can avoid vehicle anxiety.

Oct 25, 202220:34
Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Underage Sales

Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Underage Sales

In the first of a week-long series of podcasts for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma discusses Underage sales with her guests.

Oct 24, 202227:34
Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr - Wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru/Ask the Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week

Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr - Wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru/Ask the Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week

Yn y rhifyn Cymraeg cyntaf o Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr, mae Ellis yn cymeryd y cyfle i drafod wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru gyda David Lloyd Roberts - Cydlynydd Cenedlaethol, a Laura Sampson o Gyngor Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In the first Welsh language edition of Ask The Regulator, Ellis takes the opportunity to discuss Trading Standards Wales week with David Lloyd Roberts - National Co-ordinator, and Laura Sampson from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

Oct 21, 202225:56
Ask The Regulator - Looking Ahead To Trading Standards Wales Week

Ask The Regulator - Looking Ahead To Trading Standards Wales Week

On this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Chair of Trading Standards Wales, Judith Parry, discuss the work of Trading Standards Wales, and look ahead to the first Trading Standards Wales week. 

Oct 04, 202216:06
Ask The Regulator - Buy With Confidence Scheme

Ask The Regulator - Buy With Confidence Scheme

In this episode of the Ask The Regular podcast, Jemma discusses the Buy With Confidence scheme with her guests as part of the recent business focus theme.

Sep 22, 202214:07
Ask The Regulator - Penarth Food Pod & Jubilee Celebrations

Ask The Regulator - Penarth Food Pod & Jubilee Celebrations

This episode of Ask The Regulator focuses on the launch of Penarth Food Pod, as detailed by two of the individuals who worked on the project, and continues the food theme with a chat about the steps to take when preparing food for large groups at Jubilee celebrations across the Vale.

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.







Jun 01, 202221:44
Ask The Regulator - Business Focus

Ask The Regulator - Business Focus

This is the first in a number of business-focused episodes where we discuss business services such as Buy with Confidence, Primary Authority and training services, as well as the importance of regulators supporting businesses to succeed and grow.
May 18, 202223:38
Ask The Regulator - Health & Fitness

Ask The Regulator - Health & Fitness

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

This month's episode focuses on health and nutrition as many people begin the new year with health goals and resolutions.

Jan 13, 202214:29
Ask The Regulator - Christmas

Ask The Regulator - Christmas

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

This episode focuses on how you can make sure you have a safe and happy festive period, with tips on cooking the Christmas meal and present buying.

Dec 15, 202123:32
Ask the Regulator - National Safeguarding Week

Ask the Regulator - National Safeguarding Week

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

This months episode focuses on National Safeguarding Week.

Nov 16, 202118:59
Ask the Regulator - Halloween

Ask the Regulator - Halloween

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

This episode focuses on what consumers and retailers can do to stay safe this Halloween.

Nov 16, 202120:26
Ask the Regulator - Allergens

Ask the Regulator - Allergens

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

This months episode discusses allergens and the impact of Natasha's law on businesses.

Nov 16, 202115:39
Ask the Regulator - Trailer

Ask the Regulator - Trailer

Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

You can listen to all of the episodes by clicking on the relevant link below.

Our Podcasts are produced by the good people at Bro Radio and are a great way of getting insights on things that matter to businesses across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale.

Nov 16, 202100:56