LBRO - Local Better Regulation Office

Welcome to LBRO

Britain needs a strong economy, but the local regulation of businesses by environmental health, fire safety, licensing and trading standards services can place unnecessary burdens on them, hampering economic growth. LBRO was set up to address this issue, combining an independent, expert perspective on local regulation with the statutory powers required to drive progress. The aim is to reduce red tape for law-abiding businesses to allow greater focus on targeting the rogue traders who harm vulnerable people and damage our communities. LBRO acts as a catalyst, drawing on its unique relationships with business, local authorities and national regulators to deliver better local regulation.

Welcome for review

LBRO welcomes Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk's written answer concerning the review of the functions of LBRO. In light of the ministerial decision to consider the extension of Primary Authority, businesses and local authorities will value early assurance regarding this and other key pieces of work.

This review will allow early consideration of the impact and potential of our work, creating the conditions for a simpler regulatory system which will benefit business and ensure best value for money for the taxpayer.

For further details click here.

For an overview of our progress to date click here.