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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Muscat Municipality strengthens digital transformation through soil transfer permit service in land space
Muscat Governorate has conducted a public opinion survey on the service of obtaining permits for transferring soil in open land, as part of its efforts to digitise municipal services and enhance community engagement to improve service quality. The initiative aims to gauge community awareness of the soil transfer permit service while also raising awareness about Muscat Municipality's E-services, which are part of the broader digital transformation system being implemented to accelerate transactions. Organising Soil and Construction Activities The soil transfer permit plays a vital role in regulating activities related to soil, the environment, and construction. It allows Muscat Municipality to exercise administrative and technical oversight, ensuring compliance with environmental and urban regulations. The system is designed to safeguard infrastructure safety while streamlining procedures. Digital Service and Procedures Through the E-services Portal, citizens and companies can apply for soil transfer permits. Applications are reviewed by the Technical Licensing Department and, if needed, passed to the Technical Inspection Department for a field visit. A report is then issued specifying the number of trucks and work duration. The process concludes with invoice generation and licence issuance, within a maximum of five working days. Regulatory Requirements Applicants must submit a letter detailing the number of trucks and workdays, along with the landowner's consent if a third-party company is assigned. Supporting documents, such as ID cards, company records, or representative authorisations, must also be included. In cases where soil is removed from roads leading to plots, approval from the Roads Department is mandatory, with the condition that sites must be levelled post-work. For major government projects, approvals are also required from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and the Environment Authority. Licences for individuals seeking fill materials are issued based on pre-approved sites. Fees and Payment Permit fees are set at 10 OMR per truck for companies and 1 OMR per truck for individuals, payable online via ATM cards. Submission Channels The service is supervised by Muscat Municipality's Technical Licensing Department – Technical Inspection Section. Beneficiaries can submit applications through the E-services Portal, Sanad offices, or the Muscat Municipality website:
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Police and football club trust come together to help tackle ASB
Police in Hyndburn have been working with the Stanley Trust to help combat anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers from the neighbourhood policing team in Hyndburn have helped to organise free sports sessions alongside the trust as part of its Summer Kicks programme. The activity is part of the Safer Streets Summer initiative, which brings together police and partner agencies to focus on crime prevention, community engagement, and high-visibility policing. The sessions, which started at the end of July, are running over the school summer holidays and give participants the chance to get involved in football, cricket, and other sports. Football activities (Image: Lancashire Police) PC Paul Pountain from the Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team said, 'We are thrilled that we have been able to work with partners to provide some fun and engaging events for young people in our area. "So far everyone has had a fantastic time, and these kinds of activity provide a valuable opportunity for young people to connect with law enforcement in a positive way. 'We will continue to look at ways to build on what we have achieved here, aiming to reduce future anti-social behaviour and create positive experiences with Lancashire Police and our officers.' Al Yusuf, Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) manager, added: "LANPAC are delighted to have supported the sessions for these young people. Engaging with them is crucial, and this scheme provides them with the opportunities they need to thrive. This project reflects our commitment to making a positive impact across Lancashire." Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: "As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I've made it my mission to ensure that our communities feel safe, supported, and heard. This summer, I'm proud to be leading the Safer Streets Summer Initiative across Lancashire—bringing together police, councils, businesses, and local organisations to tackle the issues that matter most to you. "School holidays can be a challenge, with little for young people to do, and subsequently can often be the time when they are at risk of getting involved in crime or anti-social behaviour. Darts being played as one of the other activities on offer (Image: Lancashire Police) "Programmes of activity such as this, funded through my office, support young people to gain new experiences and keep them safe, whilst reducing demand on policing and protecting our neighbourhoods." Amber Kenyon, Project Manager for the Stanley Trust, added: 'We would like to thank LANPAC and Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner for their assistance in funding this project, which has allowed us to offer more free sessions throughout Hyndburn this summer. "This will create a safe environment for young people to play sports, have fun, and make new friends. We plan on running ten sessions in the local community, which will be extremely beneficial for young people in the area.'
