Council and democracy

Emergency Planning

The Civil Contingencies Bill (CCB) received Royal Assent on 18th November 2004 and became known as the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). The Act is designed to deliver a single framework for civil protection in the United Kingdom capable of meeting the challenges of the twenty-first century.

It establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation and response at a local level. Emergency planning in Hertfordshire is an integral part of the county council’s responsibility to its communities.