Environment and planning

Abandoned vehicles

Abandoned vehicles being left on the Highway is not only dangerous, but also makes our streets look untidy.
Building control

South Thames Gateway (STG) Building Control Partnership is a joint venture between three of the Thames Gateway councils Gravesham, Medway and Swale.
Commercial waste and recycling

Are you breaking the law? Does your business get its waste collected legally?
Conservation

The council has a statutory duty to designate conservation areas.
Deaths, funerals and cremations

This information has been prepared to help you make use of the cemeteries services and understand what arrangements we make with regard to funerals and the ongoing care of the cemeteries.
Emergencies

This section of the website contains some useful information during an emergency, from flooding to medical emergencies.
Environmental health

Information on a wide range of subjects from Pest Control to Trading Standards, Food Safety and Pollution Control.
Grants

Information on the grants that are available to residents and businesses.
Infectious diseases

The Commercial Team are responsible for investigating infectious diseases. Although there are many different infectious diseases, food poisonings account for a large number of cases seen in the UK.
Licences and street trading

The Council issues a variety of different licences, permits or registrations to ensure the safety and welfare of the public and also to protect them against fraud and deception.
Parking

Gravesham Borough Council are responsible for enforcing parking restrictions within the town centre and around the borough.
Parks and open spaces

Gravesham has several parks all of which are ideal for picnics, family walks and relaxation. Many of the areas are also available for public hire for events such as charity walks and fun days.
Planning

Gravesham's planning issues and general advice available at the Planning Portal.
Pollution

While we carry out local monitoring and can deal with many issues, the Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting the environment in England and Wales.
Recycling, rubbish and waste

Gravesham's Waste Management Unit provides more services than you might think. Find information on recycling sites, refuse collection dates and much more.
Regulatory Services

A guide to agencies and regulations which may effect the operation of your business.
Roads, highways and pavements

Keeping the highway network of Gravesham open and safe for vehicles and pedestrians to travel around is a shared responsibility between the Highways Agency, Kent County Council, and various other specialist organizations.
Street care and cleaning

Gravesham's Waste Management Unit provides more services than you might think. Find information on recycling sites, refuse collection dates and much more.
Sustainability

How can we help in protecting the environment and sustainability of our resources. This section of the site gives you an idea of what we can do to help.
Town centre management

Gravesend Town Centre Initiative is a working partnership between the Town's retailers, service providers and TOWNCENTRIC. The over-riding aim of the TCI is to promote and enhance Gravesend as a retail and leisure destination.