Your local environment
Abandoned vehicles
Report an abandoned vehicle to ELVIS (End of Life Vehicle Impound Scheme)
Air quality
Find out about air quality and local air quality management areas (AQMA)
Climate change
How we are responding to climate change in your area
Environmental permits (PPC)
Certain industrial installations that have the potential to cause pollution are required to have a pollution permit before they operate
Fireworks
The Fireworks Act is in force to cut the stress, noise and nuisance fireworks can cause, and reduce injuries
Fixed penalty notices for environmental offences
We can issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for environmental offences. If you have received one you can pay it here
Flood and water management
How to prepare yourself and your property for a flood
Gypsies and Travellers
The Northamptonshire Traveller Unit (NTU) manages issues related to Gypsies and Travellers
High Hedges
You may be able to complain about a neighbours (high) hedge under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.
Industrial pollution
Pollution can significantly affect your life, health and the environment you live in
Invasive plants and injurious weeds
How to spot and control invasive non-native plant species including Japanese Knotweed
Light pollution
Information on light pollution and how to make a complaint
Noise pollution
Details on how to record and report noise pollution
Planning and noise guidance
Noise guidance for industrial or commercial developments
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that affects some parts of West Northamptonshire; find out how to reduce levels in your home
Smell / odour pollution
Information on odours and making a complaint
Smoke pollution
Find out what constitutes smoke pollution, how to avoid it and how to report it
Street cleansing
Report an issue such as dog fouling, fly-tipping, graffiti or litter
Animals, dogs and pests
Public health
Food complaints
Let us know if you have any concerns about the hygiene of a a food establishment
Public health funerals
We have a duty to arrange the funeral for a person who has died in our area where no suitable arrangements have been made
Water quality and safety
Who is responsible for the quality of your water
Report food poisoning
What to do if you are suffering from food poisoning