Environmental health

Find out how to report a noise problem.

Find out how to report a bonfire or smoke outside.

We use professional pest control officers to deal with with mice, rats and wasp nests.

How to report an environmental nuisance, what counts as a statutory nuisance, what happens after you've reported a nuisance and your legal rights to take action yourself.

There are several smoke control areas in Dumfries where you must only burn authorised fuels, including anthracite and gas.

Our long coastline and bustling urban settlements make Dumfries and Galloway attractive for gulls, which can sometimes cause problems for people and businesses.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have two dedicated Animal Health and Welfare Officers that sit within Trading Standards under the Community Protection Service.

Our long coastline is one of the best things about our region, but sometimes harmful substances wash up. Palm oil occasionally appears on local beaches as waxy, yellow-white lumps. These may look harmless but can pose a risk to people, pets and wildlife.