West Berkshire Council

Environmental Health

The Public Protection Partnership deliver our Environmental Health Services on our behalf. Our health and the environment are closely linked and the work of the Public Protection Partnership includes food safety, public health, housing, environmental protection, and health and safety.

They protect health and wellbeing through focused projects, planned inspection programmes and responding to complaints. By targeting our resources we can ensure the most beneficial outcomes for our community.

Some services may carry a fee or charge, please visit our Public Protection Partnership website for details.


Animal Warden Service
Reporting lost or found dogs or other animals
Dog Fouling
Reporting cases of fouling in public places
Pest Control
Dealing with pests such as rats and mice
Rented Housing Regulations
Inspection, regulation and enforcement in the private rented sector
Accidents at Work
Serious accidents, occupational diseases and near misses in workplaces
High Hedges
Complaining about high hedges on neighbouring properties
Information about air quality, asbestos management and noise nuisance
Air Quality
Noise Nuisance
Bonfires
More Pollution
Environmental Health are responsible for maintaining safe food and water
Food Poisoning and Contamination
Information for Food Businesses
Private Water Supplies