Service Description: Providing advice and information to the public on all aspects of public health relating to housing. Enforcement of housing legislation.
Also known as:- Landlord and tenant, Rented Housing Disrepair
Answer: Domestic sewer and drainage problems are dealt with by the Housing Department. They can offer advice to customers and also enforce the laws covering drainage and sewers. Tel. 821000 and ask for Housing Dept. Sewerage pipes and manhole covers in the highway are usually controlled by Southern Water Tel. 526611. Gulley drains in the kerbside gutter are the responsibility of the Highways dept. Tel. 823777