Environment and pollution
These pages give information on the environment we live in and how the council is working to protect the city from pollution. Here you can find out about everything from tree management to animal health and welfare, from emergency plans for flooding to sustainable energy.
Environmental health
Environmental health services influence the basic quality of life for the people of Southampton from birth to death.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral which has been mined and processed. It has been widely used in a variety of building and household products due to its unique properties, which include: high tensile strength, thermal stability and resistance to chemicals and electricity. There are three main types of asbestos which have been used commercially.
Biodiversity Introduction
What is biodiversity?
Animal health and welfare
Trading standards is responsible for the enforcement of animal health and welfare legislation. This protects the welfare of livestock on farms, at markets and during transportation.
Coastal protection
Coastal issues are particularly relevant for Southampton with its prominent position on the south coast. This page gives you information on what the city council is doing to help protect our coastline.
Environmental information regulations
This service provides guidance for staff and members of the public on access to information under the Environmental Information Regulations.
Food and agriculture
Trading standards enforce legislation relating to the composition, labelling and description of food, fertilisers and animal feeding stuffs manufactured, produced, sold or supplied in Southampton.
Trees in Southampton
Trees in Southampton
Pollution
Environmental Health Services undertake a number of functions that include managing air quality, contaminated land, asbestos, statutary nuisance (noise, dust odour ect.), commercial premises and rubbish accumulation.
Geothermal Energy
Southampton has led the way in the development of the first geothermal energy and combined heat & power (CHP) district heating and chilling scheme in the UK. In 1996 the scheme celebrated its tenth anniversary This brochure looks at the history of the innovative scheme its present operation and the prospects for future development.
Last updated: 23 May 2008
