Pollution
​Most popular in thise section
Air conditioning units
Ventilation and air-conditioning systems which are poorly installed or maintained may be a health risk to the public. The local authority can ...
Air quality
Each council has responsibility for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the ...
Contaminated land
Maintenance of a register of contaminated land which is available for public inspection.
Dealing with asbestos
Residents and business may be given advice on what to do if they believe asbestos may be present in a building. Council inspectors may visit ...
Environmental information regulations
Enforceable regulations that govern the public's right to access environmental information held by public authorities including local ...
Hazardous substances
Legislation may exist to control exposure to all substances hazardous to health arising from work activities. The local authority usually has responsibility
Light pollution
Dealing with reports of incidents of light pollution
Pollution control - construction
Advice and information for developers and for the local community on risks of pollution from construction work. The local authority will ...
Pollution control - inspection and regulation of premises - Part A(2) and Part B processes
A permit is required by an business which could cause pollution or is involved in waste management. Permits for Part A(2) and Part B processes are issued
Report a noise nuisance
Complaints about excessive noise are investigated by the local authority who can take action if the noise is considered to be a statutory ...
Smoking in public
Enforcement of a ban on smoking in most enclosed public spaces. Environmental Health Officers have the power to enter all 'no-smoking ...
