Your Environment

COVID-19 Update - All face to face visits and inspections are currently suspended. Advice is available via email

Environmental Health services are provided by Environmental Protection team and Food and Health & Safety team. The teams are dedicated and committed to assist all, either directly or by working work closely with external agencies ranging from Food Standards Agency (FSA), Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency, Anglian Water, businesses and customers throughout Breckland, and a wider range of other authorities, with the aim of working towards improving and protecting public health.

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COVID-19 Update: Environmental Protection

In response to COVID-19 government guidance and social distancing the Environmental Protection Team have adapted the service it provides. We are currently unable to carry out site visits or face to face meetings.

Climate Change

Information on what we are doing about Climate Change and how you can help

Eco-Friendly Communities

Find out what alternatives can help reduce our impact on the environment.

Noise Nuisance

If a noise is causing a serious nuisance, Breckland Council has a legal obligation to investigate

Dog Warden Service

Animal Warden Services will pick up strays, provides dog training courses and deals with dog fouling.

Environmental Permitting (Industrial Pollution Control)

Information on Industrial Pollution Control

Put a Stop to Idling Engines

Help improve the Breckland air quality