Public health
From promoting healthy lifestyles, to preventing disease, the Council has a responsibility across a wide range of public health issues.
We provide advice and information in the following areas:
- the environment
- neighbourhood nuisances
- drains and sewers
- rubbish accumulations
- housing condition/standards
- derelict property
- asbestos
- pests
- air pollution
- infectious disease
If you have any questions regarding a public health issue please contact us.
Disease outbreaks
We’re responsible for monitoring and reporting any outbreak of infectious disease. We also develop plans and preparations for how the Council will respond in the event of a mass outbreak of disease.
Health improvement
Public health includes improving people’s lifestyles, inequalities in health and the wider social influences on health.
Many premature deaths are caused by lifestyle choices. We aim to address these issues through health improvement, helping you to give up smoking, eat better and get more exercise.
Norovirus
The Food Standards Agency is reiterating guidance on the control of the spread of norovirus based on new research.
Five strategies have been identified for controlling norovirus:
- personal hygiene
- food handling
- washing and cooking food
- surface and uniform cleaning
- fitness to work
The research involved visits to food catering establishments, in-depth interviews, surveys and observations. Find out more on the Food Standards Agency website.