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The two most common rodent pests in properties are the common rat and the house mouse. The house mouse is common in a wide range of buildings in the countryside, towns and cities. The house mouse can be confused with other species of mouse found in …

Preface This Statement of Licensing Policy is the sixth that has been approved by the Licensing Authority in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. Since the adoption of the fifth statement the Act has not been amended. In reviewing this Statement of …

Rochford Council Highways Ranger Service The Highways Ranger Service previously undertaken by Rochford District Council on behalf of Essex County Council Highways will cease to operate from the 1st April 2024. These operations included vegetation …

Dog fouling is a major issue for many of our towns and cities. It is the most offensive type of litter on our streets and is consistently raised as a public concern. Some dog owners fail to clean up after their dogs and the highest level of dog fouling …

Graffiti and fly-posting can occur anywhere but are usually found in urban locations. Graffiti hotspots include town and city centres, local shopping centres and parades, and transport interchanges. Graffiti and fly-posting can make a neighbourhood appear …

Fly tipping is defined as the ‘illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it.’ Uncontrolled illegal waste disposal can be hazardous to the public, especially if it contains toxic material or asbestos. It is estimated to …

Abandoned vehicles are expensive to remove, have a negative impact on the environment, look unsightly and can lower the quality of life in neighbourhoods. This can then result or lead to crime. Abandoned vehicles can quickly become dangerous when …

Love Where You Live is a national campaign that aims to inspire, encourage and enable us to make where we live, work and play the kind of place we really want it to be. It's about making a difference ourselves, whether as individuals, groups, local …

Introduction Individuals and groups acting as volunteer litter pickers can be exposed to a number of easily avoidable hazards. This guidance has been produced to help volunteers identify these hazards, making their involvement safe and enjoyable, and …

To report an animal that has been killed on the highway, such as dogs, cats or foxes, please contact the Customer Services department of the Council on 01702 318111 during office hours to arrange for the animal to be removed. If it is necessary for the …