Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Section is responsible for a wide range of statutory public health activities. This range of activities contributes to the health and safety of Shepway residents and visitors to the District.

The emphasis is on the prevention of ill health but also on the promotion of well being and is achieved by education and the enforcement of public health legislation.

The section is divided into the following functional areas:

• Commercial Environmental Health
• Licensing 
• Burials
• Pollution Control
• Private Sector Housing
• Pest Control

For further information concerning Environmental Health view the sections above or contact:

Environmental Health,
Shepway District Council
Civic Centre
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone, CT20 2QY

01303 858660

01303 853294

 Environmental Health General Enquiries

Other organisations providing information:

White cliffs countryside project - 01303 274806

Romney Marsh countryside project - 01797 367934

Kent wildlife trust - 01622 662012