Environment pages
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Trees in conservation areas
Published on 30 July 2019Trees in conservation areas
Trees in conservation areas
Conservation areas are designated areas considered to be of special architectural or historic interest.
The designation of a conservation area introduces special controls, including the requirement of a planning application to demolish any building or part of a building or to carry out works on protected trees. (more…)
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Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
Published on 17 April 2019Food safety inspections and ratings
Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
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Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
If you’re running a food business it’s important to ensure the food you provide is safe for your customers to eat. (more…)
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Environment
Published on 26 October 2018(more…)
udes food hygiene and courses, air quality, pollution and drainage.
Climate Change
Land and water quality
Air Quality
Flooding and land drainage
Trees,
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Tree preservation orders (TPO’s)
Published on 15 April 2019Tree preservation orders
Tree preservation orders (TPO’s)
Not all trees are protected but many are.
Before undertaking any pruning or removal of trees at your property you should check whether the trees are protected, as prior permission may be required for the work. (more…)
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Indoor Air Quality
Published on 23 March 2021Open fires and wood-burning stoves
Indoor Air Quality
Air Quality Action Plan 2023- 2028
Indoor Air Quality
More people are now spending more time indoors due to COVID-19 and new working from home arrangements, it is important to be aware of internal air pollution sources in order to reduce exposure where possible. (more…)
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Local Air Quality Management
Published on 20 February 2019Open fires and wood-burning stoves
Local air quality management
Air Quality Action Plan 2023- 2028
Local air quality management
Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) was introduced by Part IV of the Environment Act 1995.
Under LAQM we are required to regularly review and assess air quality within the district, (more…)
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Report a concern about a food or food business
Published on 15 December 2022Food safety inspections and ratings
Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
Report a concern about a food or food business
Report a concern about a food or food business
Concern about a food or food business should be reported to Environmental Health at Epping Forest DC or Essex Trading Standards at Essex County Council. (more…)
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TuckIN scheme
Published on 10 January 2019Food safety inspections and ratings
Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
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TuckIN scheme
TuckIN scheme
TuckIN is an Essex-wide campaign working alongside independent local takeaways, cafes, restaurants sandwich bars and schools.
Premises make 8 pledges to reduce salt, (more…)
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Food business registration
Published on 10 January 2019Food safety inspections and ratings
Food premises registration
Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
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Food business registration
To store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises in the Epping Forest district you need to be registered with us. (more…)
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Food safety course
Published on 10 January 2019Food safety inspections and ratings
Food safety course
Food safety, hygiene and allergen advice
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Food safety course
Food business operators are required by law to ensure that food handlers receive appropriate supervision and instruction / training in food hygiene in line with their work activity and enable them to handle food safely. (more…)