Environmental Protection
The Council's Environmental Protection Team works to protect the local environment and to control pollution. We also provide pest control advice and animal welfare services.
On the left of this page are links to some of the main topics dealt with by the Environmental Protection Team. If you cannot find what you are looking for, then please contact us direct on 01237 428810 or by email: environmental.protection@torridge.gov.uk
We are constantly looking for ways to improve the services we offer. For example, we will:
- Seek opportunities to work with businesses, neighbouring authorities, voluntary organisations and external agencies to protect the public and our local environment
- Reducing the regulatory burden on business by targeting enforcement interventions proportional to risk and reducing interventions where there is diligent compliance with statutory obligations
- Explore new ways of working by looking at the innovations and lessons learned by other Councils and organizations.
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Torridge District Council is responsible for the regulation of certain industrial processes that have a potential to cause pollution.
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Information and advice on bonfires.
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Environmental Protection works to minimise the impact of land contamination on public health and ensure that contamination issues are addressed when land is developed Environmental Protection works to minimise the impact of land contamination on public health and to ensure that contamination issues are addressed when land is developed.
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Information about the service the Council provides in relation to tackling dog fouling, Dog Control Orders and dealing with stray dogs. Also, advice on animal welfare issues, such as kennels and good dog ownership.
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This service aims to provide advice and guidance on all types of drainage systems.
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Odour from many agricultural operations is inevitable. Farmers should, however, minimise nuisance by following the DEFRA Codes of Good Agricultural Practice.
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The Council has created a 'Green Team' to help it address key environmental priorities such as dog fouling, littering, fly-tipping, graffiti and nuisance vehicles
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The National Air Quality Strategy represents a comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving the quality of ambient air in the United Kingdom. All local authorities have a duty to undertake reviews of local air quality with a view to ensuring that specific air quality standards are achieved.
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Incidents of 'foaming' at Westward Ho! beach and along the River Torridge can occasionally be seen.
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The aim of this service is to provide advice and assistance on the control of common pests.
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Radon is a natural radioactive gas, originating from uranium which occurs in many types of rock.
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Noise (domestic and non-domestic), smell, dust, smoke and other emissions from premises can cause a legal nuisance, if they materially affect the use or enjoyment of other premises
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What to do if you spot a stranded whale, dolphin, porpoise etc.
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The main duty of this Council with regard to water quality is the routine sampling of Private Water Supplies within our area.
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A short video presentation on the Environmental Protection service
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The Council's Environmental Protection Team works to protect the local environment and to control pollution. We also provide pest control advice and animal welfare services
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