Environmental Health, Health and Safety, and Pest Control Annual Report for 2025-2026
Barnet Council is discussing rat infestations and public rubbish disposal in relation to its 2025-2026 environmental health report.
Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee discussed the Environmental Health, Health and Safety, and Pest Control Annual Report for 2025-2026 in June 2026. Councillors raised concerns regarding the prevalence of rats in open spaces. Councillor Jennifer Grocock questioned whether pest control efforts were focused on residential properties or open spaces, seeking clarity on the strategy.
The committee also addressed the management of public rubbish disposal, with councillors seeking to understand how to encourage responsible disposal. The Environmental Health, Health and Safety, and Pest Control Annual Report for 2025-2026 details activities and findings related to environmental health, workplace safety, and pest control.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee discussed the 2025-2026 report on June 1, 2026. Source
- Concerns were raised about the prevalence of rats in open spaces in June 2026. Source
- Concerns were raised about the management of public rubbish disposal in June 2026. Source
- Councillor Jennifer Grocock questioned the focus of pest control efforts in June 2026. Source
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