Find out how to report pollution issues in your area, and information on pest control, animal welfare and food safety. Also in this section Services List Environmental protection Find more information on how we monitor and control air, land and noise pollution. Find out how to report noise and other pollution issues. Food safety Find out how to register your food business, get premises approved, and understand food hygiene ratings. Occupational Health and Safety Learn how we can assist in maintaining a safe workplace. Lost and stray dogs Find out how to report a lost or found dog. Find out how to make payment for a dog collected by our dog warden service. Smokefree Learn about the smokefree law, responsibilities for maintaining smokefree environments, and how to report violations. Skin piercing and tattoos Learn about skin piercing and tattooing registration, fees, temporary permits, and reporting illegal practices. Filthy and verminous premises We can enforce clean-up of filthy or verminous properties and land under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Public Health Act 1936. Pest control The Council no longer offers pest control services. For issues with mice, rats, or other pests, please contact a local contractor. Please note: Contractors will charge for any call-out or action taken to eradicate pests in your home or premises. Urban Foxes Foxes are considered wild animals, not pests, so the Council cannot legally remove them from private or other land. Travellers in Ipswich - Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about Traveller encampments in Ipswich and how we manage them. Workplace health and safety Supporting the health and safety of your workforce.
Environmental protection Find more information on how we monitor and control air, land and noise pollution. Find out how to report noise and other pollution issues.
Food safety Find out how to register your food business, get premises approved, and understand food hygiene ratings.
Lost and stray dogs Find out how to report a lost or found dog. Find out how to make payment for a dog collected by our dog warden service.
Smokefree Learn about the smokefree law, responsibilities for maintaining smokefree environments, and how to report violations.
Skin piercing and tattoos Learn about skin piercing and tattooing registration, fees, temporary permits, and reporting illegal practices.
Filthy and verminous premises We can enforce clean-up of filthy or verminous properties and land under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Public Health Act 1936.
Pest control The Council no longer offers pest control services. For issues with mice, rats, or other pests, please contact a local contractor. Please note: Contractors will charge for any call-out or action taken to eradicate pests in your home or premises.
Urban Foxes Foxes are considered wild animals, not pests, so the Council cannot legally remove them from private or other land.
Travellers in Ipswich - Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about Traveller encampments in Ipswich and how we manage them.
