Public Health - Filthy & Verminous Premises
Filthy & Verminous Premises
From time to time the Council is made aware of premises that have become filthy or verminous, usually by virtue of the lifestyle of the people that live there. Information is often provided by neighbours, Social Services or the Police.
The definition of filthy or verminous premises, persons or articles may include problems of insect or rodent infestation, accumulations of general domestic waste or sewage, usually associated with poor housekeeping.
The Council has powers under the Environmental Protection and Public Health Acts to serve formal Notices on the occupiers or owners of such premises, to ensure that they are cleared, cleaned and brought up to an acceptable standard. If the responsible person does not comply with the Notice, the Council has powers to carry out the necessary works and to reclaim costs from the responsible persons.
Should you be affected by such premises, or want some advice on the matter please do not hesitate to contact the Public Protection Department.
For advice please contact
Public Protection Department
Bridgend County Borough Council
Civic offices
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Tel: (01656) 643260
Fax: (01656) 643285
E-mail: publicprotection@bridgend.gov.uk
- Last Updated: 15/05/2006
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