Environmental health

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)

Contaminated land

View the contaminated land strategy and register

Drains and sewers

In general the only drains that you are responsible for are the lengths of pipe within the boundary of your property that serve only your property

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

High Hedges

You may be able to complain about a neighbours (high) hedge under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.

Light pollution

Information on light pollution and how to make a complaint

Neighbourhood Wardens

Find out about our Neighbourhood Wardens who help help reduce environmental crime

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

Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants

How to report Japanese knotweed or other invasive plants

Animal licensing

Find out how to apply for animal welfare licenses, fees, ratings and rescore requests

Stray and lost dogs

Warden services including dealing with stray dogs

Pest Control

Information and advice on pests and our pest control services

Dog control

Changes to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in 2022 include new rules about dog control

Dog fouling

Report dog fouling in your local area

Food complaints

Let us know if you have any concerns about the hygiene of a food establishment

Public health funerals

We have a duty to bury or cremate anyone who dies within our area where no one is willing or able to organise their funeral

Public Health Act Funeral Procedure

The Public Health Act Funeral Procedure for West Northamptonshire Council

Water quality and safety

Who is responsible for the quality of your water and private water supplies

Report food poisoning

What to do if you are suffering from food poisoning