Environmental health

Environmental health notice to all businesses that have been closed

We are advising businesses to check their water supplies due to an increased risk of Legionella bacteria being present as a result of water systems not being used whilst premises have been closed during the recent lockdown. Read more about checking water systems.

Environmental health

Advice and information on environmental health issues and your roles and responsibilities as a business.

Food hygiene and safety

Things to think about if you are planning to run a food business.

Commercial waste

Organising your own waste collection, your responsibilities and more.

Contaminated land

What it is, how we deal with it, reporting incidents.

Industrial pollution

Environmental permit regulations and how to apply.

Air quality

We must undertake a yearly review and assessment of air quality within our geographical areas.

Cooling towers

You must register cooling towers or evaporative condensers that contain water exposed to air with the council.

Health and safety

You must ensure that your business meets the necessary health and safety standards and procedures.