Food Safety
Council monitors and regulates the operation and premises from which the sale and distribution of prepared food for consumption by the public takes place. This ranges from commercial kitchens within premises of resort complexes such as the Country Club Casino to food stalls and caravans at public events.
1. Is it necessary to make application to prepare food for consumption by the public?
The Food Act 2003 requires the owner, occupier or operator of any premises, vehicle or equipment used for, or in relation to, the manufacture of sale of food to register the premises, vehicle or equipment with the Council.
Print and fill out the application form above.
2. Do fees apply?
A fee of $130 applies to an established food premises.
3. Further enquiries or food related complaints?
Further information is available from and complaints can be lodged with Council's Environmental Health Office between 8.30am and 5.00pm weekdays on 6393 5300.
Monitoring the Safety of Recreational Swimming Locations
Three popular recreational swimming locations located at Westbury, Hagley and Bracknell are regularly monitored to ensure they remain safe for the public. Should monitoring reveal that the quality of the water has been compromised in any way, investigations will commence and relevant warnings issued.
1. If I have any enquiries regarding the general river water quality within the rural areas, whom should I contact?
Council's Environmental Health office is able to advise on the raw water quality for town water supplies, appropriate uses of water in the rural areas and results of monitoring where available.
Promoting and Monitoring Public Health
Council conducts immunisation programs for school children against preventable diseases in accordance with the requirements of The National Health and Medical Research Council's Australian Immunisation Handbook. Immunisations including Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. Programmes are conducted annually.
1. Is there an immunisation program for my children?
Council conducts immunisation programs for school children against preventable diseases in accordance with the requirements of The National Health and Medical Research Council's Australian Immunisation Handbook. Immunisations including Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. Programmes are conducted annually.
2. What is a notifiable disease?
Notifiable diseases are identified by the Director of Public Health as those with wide public health significance. Upon advice from the Director, the officers from Council's Environmental Health section investigate the possible sources and causes of the disease and, where possible, carry out appropriate preventative action.
3. Who do I contact for any further information or should I have a complaint of an environmental or public health nature?
Contact Council's Environmental Health Office between 8.30am and 5.00pm weekdays on 6393 5300.
