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Find out how to report pollution issues in your area, and information on pest control, animal welfare and food safety.

Food safety

How to get your food business registered or your premises approved and information on food hygiene ratings.

Pollution, noise and nuisance

Find out how we monitor and control air, noise and land pollution, including how you can report issues.

Lost and stray dogs

About Ipswich Borough Council's dog warden service.

Dog microchipping - the law

From 6th April 2016, all dogs must be microchipped under The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2014.

Filthy and verminous premises

Use of the Prevention of Damage By Pests Act 1949 and Public Health Act 1936

Smokefree

On 01 July 2007 it became illegal to smoke in virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England.

Skin piercing and tattoos

All types of skin piercing, including tattooing, electrolysis and acupuncture needs to be registered with the Council's Occupational Health and Safety Team

Occupational Health and Safety

How we can help keep your workplace safe.

Wood burning in the home

Help improve air quality in your home

Urban Foxes

Foxes are classed as wild animals, not pests, and the Council has no statutory powers or legal rights to eradicate foxes on private or other land.

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Popular tasks

Lost and stray dogs
Report a noise nuisance

Contact Details

Email icon environmental.health@ipswich.gov.uk

Environmental Health,
Ipswich Borough Council,
3W Grafton House,
15-17 Russell Road,
Ipswich,
IP1 2DE