Suggested Council Services:   Pest control

Bonfires

Find out how you can avoid being a nuisance and anti social with your bonfires.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/bonfires/

Being a good neighbour

Top tips on being a good neighbour and preventing excessive noise nuisances from your home.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/noise/good-neighbour/

Dogs

Find out about dog issues in Torbay from fouling to which beaches dogs are allowed on.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/dogs/

Envirocrime

Find out how to report environmental problems like fly tipping and graffiti to us.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/envirocrime/

Noise

Find out how to deal with a noise nuisance and how to make an official complaint about noise.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/noise/

Public Spaces Protection Orders

Find out what PSPOs we have in place to help make certain areas in Torbay safer.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/

Unauthorised encampments

Find out how we deal with unauthorised gypsy or traveller sites and how to report an encampment to us.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/encampments/

Problems with land and property

Find out when we can help with problems on private land or property, including rubbish, vermin, unsafe buildings, and filthy conditions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/problems-with-land-and-property/

High hedges

Find out what you can do if your property is affected by high hedges.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/high-hedges/

Light Nuisance

Find out how to deal with nuisance from light and how to make a complaint about noise.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/light-nuisance/

Managing your food safely

A guide to developing your documented Food Safety Management System
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/managing-your-food-safely/

Dispersal Zone

The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 – Part 4, Section 59 Public Spaces Protection Order Dispersal 2024
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/dispersal-zone/

Senior Business Support Officer (FM)

. Acting as a central point of contact for designated FM corporate service contracts (pest control/corporate cleaning contract/corporate access control/bottled water/vending
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/senior-business-support-officer-fm/

Blocked drains and sewers

Learn who is responsible for blocked drains and sewers, and when to contact us, or South West Water, for help.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/blocked-drains-and-sewers/

Alcohol restrictions

Find out more about the Public Space Protection Orders for drinking alcohol responsibly in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/alcohol-restrictions/

Environmental Investigation Officer

/public health, air pollution, noise monitoring or pest control.  Up to date PACE training and rules of evidence.  Other requirements Other requirements of the job role Demonstrates a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.  Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/environmental-investigation-officer/

Dog fouling

Find out more about the Public Spaces Protection Order for dog fouling that covers the whole of Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/dog-fouling-pspo/

Berry Head

Find out more about the Public Spaces Protection Order at Berry Head in Brixham.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/berry-head/

Hopes Nose

Find out more about the Public Spaces Protection Order at Hopes Nose in Torquay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/pspo/hopes-nose/

Handling rice safely

Tips on how to handle rice correctly and adequately control the risks ( also in Bengali and Chinese).
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/food-safety/handling-rice-safely/