Environmental Protection

Pollution

We deal with complaints and can provide information in connection with:-

• Atmospheric pollution ranging from bonfires to industrial problems
• Noise nuisances including control and monitoring
• Contaminated land
• Radon and radiation monitoring
• Control of asbestos
• Private water supply safety

Licensing

We issue, renew and provide advice in connection with licences for:-

• Public entertainment, cinemas and theatres
• Pet shops, animal boarding and breeding premises, riding schools and zoos
• Scrap metal dealers

You can find further information on the types of licences available and the charges here

The Council's Community Safety Unit deals with licences for taxis. Further information can be found here

Our Legal Services Unit handles licences for lotteries, collections and amusements with prizes.

Dog Warden Service

We deal with :-

• Stray dogs
• Noise problems from barking dogs
• Enforcement of dog identification and dog fouling legislation
• Promotion of responsible dog ownership

Further information on the Dog Warden Service can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions section

Port Health

Sharpness docks are within our District and we takes measures to control importation of infectious diseases and ship hygiene including ship related rodent control.