Scam text messages about parking tickets (PCN's)

Warning to Residents about scam text messages, asking you to pay a penalty charge notice (PCN parking ticket). Do not make any payments or share your bank details, we will never contact you via text message to request PCN payments. Please report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Alerts

Guidance for food businesses

Whilst we are responsible for regulating food hygiene in food businesses and carrying out your inspections; it is the Food Standards Agency who is the national agency responsible for food safety and hygiene across the UK.

Peanut contamination of garlic powder alert - 17 February 2025

The Food Standards Agency have been notified by a few UK businesses that they have detected peanut and / or peanut protein in garlic powder imported from China.

The FSA have provided supporting guidance for food business operators:

Allergen guidance for businesses

Allergen guidance for manufacturers

Food Standards Agency

General Enquires:

Helpline: 0330 332 7149

Email: helpline@food.gov.uk