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Your local council is responsible for public drains - report a blockage.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
Product recall for DrainX Power Liquid Unblocker 1000 ml presenting a serious chemical risk
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
A list of goods and services showing which rates of VAT apply and which items are exempt or outside the scope of VAT.
Your local council is responsible for sweeping streets and removing litter - report any problems to your local council
Follow this groundwater protection code of practice to prevent pollution from solvent use and storage.
The T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cross drains item.
Find out about the reverse charge for supplies of services reported within the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Southern Region, T.Hingston Barrister at Law, Carolyn Barton MRICS and Tat Wong - Lay member on 11 May 2023
How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
Two new mascots are helping bring to life the history and wildlife of a city centre urban watercourse.
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