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If you are moving in or out of a non domestic property you will need to let us know in writing not more than two weeks before the event. Please email us  using this form If you are moving in we will require: •    The address of the property in question …

There is a new business rates appeal process in England from 1 April 2017 known as check, challenge, appeal. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) deals with checks and challenges, while the independent Valuation Tribunal for England handles appeals. If any …

If you are contacted by someone claiming to be able to save money from your bill please note that there is no need for ratepayers to pay a fee or enter into a contract with a rating agent to obtain any type of Business Rates relief or discount. Rogue …

This access guide does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with access needs, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our guests/visitors. Access Guide for Rayleigh Windmill Introduction The …

Some of the oak trees at Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park are suffering from a disease known as Acute Oak Decline. One of the main symptoms of this disease is extensive stem bleeding. Scientist from Forest Research (the research agency of the Forestry …

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement governing future trade relations from 1 January 2021, that will see no tariffs or quotas on the movement of goods produced between the UK and the EU.  A treaty was …

Environmental Health investigates complaints about food premises. Food poisoning Food poisoning usually happens within 1 to 72 hours of eating contaminated or poisonous food. Symptoms can include being sick, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and or high …

You are required by law to register a food business with the local authority at least 28 days before operating. Who needs to be registered?   Businesses that want to Sell food Cook food Store or handle food Prepare food Deliver food What type of business …

On 1st October 2021, the Food Information (Amendment)(England) Regulations 2019 No 1218 (commonly known as “Natasha’s Law”) came into force. What does this mean?  The new law requires that all food businesses that sell food which they pre-pack for direct …

The law requires anyone who operates a food business to put in place a food safety management system: What is a Food Safety Management System? It is a way to prove to Environmental Health Officers that you have procedures to identify, prevent and remove …