Environment
Abandoned vehiclesHow to report an abandoned vehicle, stop the removal of a vehicle and request a free vehicle removal service.
AllotmentsInformation on allotment sites in the borough, how to get started on an allotment and a list of local horticultural societies.
Animal welfareInformation on pet care, reporting lost or stray dogs, dead animals on the public highway and barking dogs.
Building controlInformation on building control, including applications, regulations, demolition and glazing.
Cooling towersAll premises where cooling towers and evaporative condensers are situated must register with the local authority.
Energy efficiencyInformation on how to save energy and money in your home.
FloodingInformation on flooding, including advice on hygiene issues if you're affected by flooding.
FlypostingInformation on the illegal and unauthorised display of posters, stickers, placard advertising and promotional material on buildings and street furniture.
FlytippingInformation on flytipping including how to report it, removal times, penalties and prevention.
Parks and open spacesInformation about parks and open spaces in the borough, including ranger teams, animal centre, allotments and new developments.
Food hygiene and safetyConsumer food safety guidance and information including food labelling, food poisoning and food safety at home.
GraffitiInformation about graffiti, including removal from council buildings, non-council property and residential property.
Land searchesThe council provides searches for purchasers of property and land within the borough.
LicensingThe licensing team issue licences and registrations for services which need to be regularly inspected and controlled.
ParkingControlled parking zones (CPZs), bus lane and moving traffic contraventions, tickets and fines, car parks, illegally parked vehicles.
Pest controlDetails and costs of pest control services including advice sheets.
PlanningInformation on planning policy and services, including applications, supplementary planning guidance and sustainable planning.
PollutionMonitoring pollution in the borough, including air quality, noise and contaminated land.
Public toiletsInformation about and location of public toilets in the borough.
RecyclingInformation on recycling in the borough, including the food waste, green box and garden waste collection schemes.
Refuse collectionWaste collection for domestic and commercial premises.
Skip licencesSkip licences are required for permission to place a skip on the public highway.
Street cleansingInformation about the council's street cleansing programme, including how to report a street cleansing issue.
Street tradingTraders who use the public highway to sell goods or services must have a street trading licence.
Temporary structuresA temporary structure licence is required to place a temporary structure on or over a public highway.
Roads, highways and pavementsTransport projects and policies, traffic calming, car clubs, highways enforcement and maintenance.
TreesInformation on reporting problems with trees, response times pruning and tree preservation orders.
Environmental Information Regulations
These provide the public with a right of access to a wide range of environmental information held by public authorities, including the council.