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Environmental Health
Welcome to the Environmental Health section. This section of the website deals with a wide range of issues including food safety, pollution, noise, statutory nuisance, licensing and planning enforcement.
Food Safety
Harborough District Council carries out regular checks on all food premises to ensure the public is protected and that high standards are maintained
Private sector Housing
The council is commited to improving the quality of housing within the district.
Health And Safety
The Management of Health and Safety at Work (MHSW) Regulations 1999 require all employers and self-employed persons to assess the risks to workers and any others who may be affected by their undertaking.
Environmental Protection
This section deals with statutory nuisance, environmental permitting and pollution issues.
Infectious Disease
Some infectious Diseases pose a public health risk and need to be controlled
Animal Welfare Licences
The council's role in animal welfare is to issue licences to help with the regulation of animal welfare.
Environmental Health Licences
To ensure health and safety of the public certain activities require licensing.
For more information on Environmental Health Licences
Environmental Crime
Crimes affecting the environment range from dropping a cigarette butt to fly-tipping.
For more information on Environmental Crime




