Animal welfare

We enforce a wide range of legislation designed to protect the health and welfare of both domesticated and wild animals.

Contaminated land

We have a responsibility to inspect land in the district to find out if it is contaminated.

Community safety

Community safety covers activities designed to reduce crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse and behaviour that is harmful to the environment.

Food and safety

The food and safety team make sure that food premises comply with food safety legislation.

Fly posting

Fly posting is the display of advertising material like posters on buildings or highway land without the consent of the owner

Pest advice

This page offers advice on how to deal with rats and mice including finding entry points and using traps.

Unauthorised encampments

An unauthorised encampment is defined as a group of people with vehicles on land without the landowner or occupier's consent, with the intention of living there

Fixed penalty notice (FPN)

A fixed penalty notice (FPN) is a fine issued by the council in respect of low-level environmental or public health crime.

Graffiti

Graffiti is a criminal offence punishable with possible imprisonment and fines that reflect the real cost of the damage caused and can run into thousands of pounds.