Environment and public health – Newham Council
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:35
Environment and public health – Newham Council
Environment and public health
Report air pollution
Tell us about air pollution in Newham so that we can help ensure the environment is safe.
Report a noise problem
Tell us about a noise problem in Newham so that we can help.
Report industrial noise
Tell us about industrial noise in Newham so that we can help.
Report fly-tip
Tell us about fly-tipping in Newham so that we can help ensure the streets are clean and tidy.
Report rubbish in front garden
Tell us about rubbish in your neighbours front garden so that we can help ensure Newham streets are clean and tidy.
Report a dangerous dog
Find out about dangerous dogs in Newham and how to report them.
Report a food safety issue
Tell us about poor food hygiene or food poisoning contracted in Newham so that we can help ensure food businesses are operating safely.
Register a food business
All food businesses in Newham have to register with us at least 28 days before starting the business.
Air quality
Newham Climate Now
All about air quality
Air quality and your health
Improving air quality in Newham
Helping to clean up Newham's air: Anti-idling
Helping to clean up Newham's air: Wood Burning
Sustainable travel
Newham Climate Assembly
Newham Climate Assembly
Energy and sustainability
Find out more about energy and sustainability, what you can do to save energy, what the council is doing and also advice for businesses, landlords and developers.
Energy and sustainability
Warm Homes Programme
Keeping Newham clean and safe
It’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep Newham streets, parks and open spaces clean and safe. From reporting issues with rubbish and graffiti, to anti-social behaviour, we can all work together for a better Newham.
Litter bins
Rubbish in front gardens
Fly-tipping: Reporting and removal
Fly-posting: Reporting and removal
Graffiti: Reporting and removal
Fixed penalty notices
Dog fouling
Removal of dead animals
Community Safety
Discover our ongoing work in promoting a secure and thriving environment. Together, let's create a safer Newham for all residents.
Community Safety
Women's Safety
Hate Crime
Modern Slavery
Anti-social & Nuisance Behaviour
Noise Nuisance
Community Safety Enforcement
CCTV
PREVENT
Emergency Planning & Resilience
Community Safety Partnership
ASB Case Review
Newham Integrated Offender Management (IOM)
Noise, pollution and spillages
Environmental issues such as pollution are important to us, we want to keep everyone in the borough safe and reduce our environmental impact. Find out more about how we do this, and what you can do to help.
Industrial noise
Noise problems and reporting
Pollution- report a nuisance
Pollution control: building and demolition sites
Pollution control: environmental permits
Water quality
Asbestos in non-domestic buildings
Asbestos in the home
Drains and sewers
Bonfires
Contaminated land
Emergencies and flooding
Guidance about what to do in the event of flooding, severe weather or the failure of gas, electricity and water.
Emergency plans and advice
Failure of utilities
Flooding advice
Information and advice on what to do in severe weather
Health and safety
Advice for employers and businesses owners
We provide advice on protecting the health and safety of your staff, and advice is available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website. We also regulate and enforce health and safety standards in the borough.
Health and safety at work: Advice from us and the Health and Safety Executive
Employer's responsibilities
Health and safety regulation and inspection
Reporting accidents at work
How we investigate accidents at work
Smoking ban enforcement
Shisha and the law for lounge-owners
Trading standards
Food hygiene
Advice on food safety and how to report issues with a Newham based food business.
Food hygiene and safety standards
Register a food business
Report food poisoning or poor food hygiene to us
Food safety inspections
Animal welfare
Dog care and control
Stray animals
Animal accommodation: West Wing Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Licences for animal related businesses
Pest control
Get advice for pest control issues and find out which infestations can be treated and how. There is no charge for Newham council housing tenants for treating mice and most insect pests.
Pest control in Newham
Tree Management
Tree Management
Environment and public health
Report air pollution
Tell us about air pollution in Newham so that we can help ensure the environment is safe.
Report a noise problem
Tell us about a noise problem in Newham so that we can help.
Report industrial noise
Tell us about industrial noise in Newham so that we can help.
Report fly-tip
Tell us about fly-tipping in Newham so that we can help ensure the streets are clean and tidy.
Report rubbish in front garden
Tell us about rubbish in your neighbours front garden so that we can help ensure Newham streets are clean and tidy.
Report a dangerous dog
Find out about dangerous dogs in Newham and how to report them.
Report a food safety issue
Tell us about poor food hygiene or food poisoning contracted in Newham so that we can help ensure food businesses are operating safely.
Register a food business
All food businesses in Newham have to register with us at least 28 days before starting the business.
Air quality
Newham Climate Now
All about air quality
Air quality and your health
Improving air quality in Newham
Helping to clean up Newham's air: Anti-idling
Helping to clean up Newham's air: Wood Burning
Sustainable travel
Newham Climate Assembly
Newham Climate Assembly
Energy and sustainability
Find out more about energy and sustainability, what you can do to save energy, what the council is doing and also advice for businesses, landlords and developers.
Energy and sustainability
Warm Homes Programme
Keeping Newham clean and safe
It’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep Newham streets, parks and open spaces clean and safe. From reporting issues with rubbish and graffiti, to anti-social behaviour, we can all work together for a better Newham.
Litter bins
Rubbish in front gardens
Fly-tipping: Reporting and removal
Fly-posting: Reporting and removal
Graffiti: Reporting and removal
Fixed penalty notices
Dog fouling
Removal of dead animals
Community Safety
Discover our ongoing work in promoting a secure and thriving environment. Together, let's create a safer Newham for all residents.
Community Safety
Women's Safety
Hate Crime
Modern Slavery
Anti-social & Nuisance Behaviour
Noise Nuisance
Community Safety Enforcement
CCTV
PREVENT
Emergency Planning & Resilience
Community Safety Partnership
ASB Case Review
Newham Integrated Offender Management (IOM)
Noise, pollution and spillages
Environmental issues such as pollution are important to us, we want to keep everyone in the borough safe and reduce our environmental impact. Find out more about how we do this, and what you can do to help.
Industrial noise
Noise problems and reporting
Pollution- report a nuisance
Pollution control: building and demolition sites
Pollution control: environmental permits
Water quality
Asbestos in non-domestic buildings
Asbestos in the home
Drains and sewers
Bonfires
Contaminated land
Emergencies and flooding
Guidance about what to do in the event of flooding, severe weather or the failure of gas, electricity and water.
Emergency plans and advice
Failure of utilities
Flooding advice
Information and advice on what to do in severe weather
Health and safety
Advice for employers and businesses owners
We provide advice on protecting the health and safety of your staff, and advice is available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website. We also regulate and enforce health and safety standards in the borough.
Health and safety at work: Advice from us and the Health and Safety Executive
Employer's responsibilities
Health and safety regulation and inspection
Reporting accidents at work
How we investigate accidents at work
Smoking ban enforcement
Shisha and the law for lounge-owners
Trading standards
Food hygiene
Advice on food safety and how to report issues with a Newham based food business.
Food hygiene and safety standards
Register a food business
Report food poisoning or poor food hygiene to us
Food safety inspections
Animal welfare
Dog care and control
Stray animals
Animal accommodation: West Wing Boarding Kennels and Cattery
Licences for animal related businesses
Pest control
Get advice for pest control issues and find out which infestations can be treated and how. There is no charge for Newham council housing tenants for treating mice and most insect pests.
Pest control in Newham
Tree Management
Tree Management