Environmental Health teams (usually within local councils) prosecute offences that affect public health and the local environment, but their remit is different from the Environment Agency (EA). They typically prosecute:
Housing Standards
Example: A landlord fined for failing to fix dangerous electrics or heating, putting tenants at risk.
Food Safety
Example: A food business prosecuted for rodent infestations or storing food at unsafe temperatures.
Noise Nuisance
Example: A nightclub or factory prosecuted for ongoing noise disturbance to neighbours.
Statutory Nuisance (under the Environmental Protection Act 1990)
Example: A business fined for releasing smoke or odours that affect nearby homes.
Pest Control Failures
Health & Safety (at lower-risk workplaces)
Typical Enforcement Tools
Who Prosecutes?
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