SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: DEBORAH SHARPLES TO SHARE LEGAL EXPERTISE AT ODOUR STUDY DAY
DEBORAH SHARPLES JOINS ODOUR TRAINING TEAM
Firstly, a very happy New Year! Second, we are delighted to begin the year by announcing a new speaker, Deborah Sharples, who will join us for the next Odour Study Day. Deborah joins our panel of uniquely experienced odour experts. She will discuss the guidelines relating to odour assessment, management and control. Delegates will also hear from Robert Sneath from Silsoe Odours, as well as Steve Peirson from RSK and Philip Longhurst from Cranfield University.
Deborah Sharples, Hewitsons
I attended the Odour Study Day in October 2018 and found it to be a really valuable day. As a solicitor who advises businesses which face odour problems, it was fascinating to me to see how odours are tested in the lab and to hear about the issues relating to odour from the perspective of a range of recognised experts in the field.
After the end of the day I offered to contribute to the course. I thought it would help those present to know what the legal implications can be for businesses which create an odour. It may well also be of interest to those who get into difficulty over odour and those who regulate. This is because they’ll hear from a lawyer’s perspective what I need to see by way of evidence on both sides of the fence.
I always find it useful as a lawyer to understand what goes on in practice. I hope it will be just as useful for those on the ground to have an insight into the legal process.
A GREAT SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE
Deborah Sharples has over 28 years of experience as a solicitor. She specialises in environmental law and acts for a range of businesses. This includes anything from gas suppliers to farmers and waste management to building supplies.
She advises on non-contentious matters such as contracts for waste services, as well as contentious matters. For instance, alleged breaches of environmental permits and abatement notices relating to statutory nuisance.
She also acts in relation to civil contentious matters, often in the context of judicial review. In addition, she has experience advising in relation to applications for and challenges of hazardous substances consents and concerning environmental impact assessments.
Deborah represents clients in PACE Act interviews and acts as an advocate in the magistrates’ courts and public inquiries. Her complementary expertise in planning enables her to act effectively as an advisor and advocate in connection with matters in which there is a significant overlap between planning and environmental issues, including ecology.
Deborah features in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
ODOUR ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE AT THE ODOUR STUDY DAY
Make sure not to miss your chance to hear from our fantastic line-up of expert speakers at the Odour Study Day. They will deliver expertise on the guidelines relating to odour assessment and management. Not to mention, you will also visit the UKAS-accredited odour laboratory here at Silsoe Odours.
What’s more, the course is CPD certified, endorsed by the IAQM and CIWEM accredited.
The Odour Study Day is a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of odour issues. However, you may sometimes face more immediate challenges. With this in mind, we will gladly talk through any odour queries you have. Call 01525 860222 or click below to reach the Silsoe Odours team.
ODOUR ASSESSMENT REFERENCES
To learn more about the guidelines on odour assessment, speak to our team in the first instance. In addition, you may find these references of interest in the meantime.
Environment Agency
Additional guidance for H4 Odour Management – how to comply with your environmental permit
Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM)
Guidance on the assessment of odour for planning
Updated 4th May 2021
