You are here:

Local environments

There is a direct link between the quality of life in communities, and Cleaner, Safer, Greener public spaces. There is a clear continuum from litter to more serious environmental crime.Left unchecked, dirty streets and neighbourhoods affect the perception of the local community which can lead to anti-social behaviour and eventually serious crime

Defra is responsible for the development of policies to enhance the local environmental quality of our shared spaces and to communicate this effectively to local authorities. It is then the job of local authorities to maintain and deliver improvements on the ground.

Contact

Email: local.environment@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7238 6844
Fax: 020 7238 6288

Local Environmental Protection
Defra
Area 2A
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR

If you would like to contact your local authority but do not know how, see Directgov's A-Z of local councils.

Page last modified: 17 July 2009
Page published: 31 October 2002