The Environmental Health Team are responsible for a range of services which share the common goal of protection of public health. In terms of interaction with business, the key roles are:-
The Environmental Health team also engage with business by providing the following:
- planning permission support
- help and advice given on compliance with relevant legislation and operational guidance
- prioritised compliance visits for food safety and health and safety, based on risk
- 'Scores on the Doors' scheme for food premises and 'Elite Awards' which recognises and encourages food businesses to strive for excellence in food safety
- Food Bite, a periodic e-newsletter of relevant advice for food businesses
- a Landlords Forum where landlords can obtain information or advice and keep abreast of changes in the law and procedures
For further information please contact AVDC's Environmental Health team by telephone on 01296 585605 or by email envhealth@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk .