Summer Advice - Essential Information

|Prepare for Summer
Our advice about barbecue food, bonfires and staying safe in the sun plus useful information from the |Department of Health - Heatwave Advice Leaflet

More Helpful Advice

| A Guide to Safe Summer Eating
Whatever you're cooking up this summer, keep food safe for friends and family with our food safety tips.

|Air Quality Monitoring
The Council runs its own air quality monitoring stations within the Borough.

|Ants
Ants are normal inhabitants of gardens and outdoor spaces, but can also invade dwellings in large numbers.

|Countryside - open space finder
Elmbridge boasts a great number of green open spaces. Wherever you live in the Borough you are never very far away from one, so why not find out what green spaces are on your doorstep just waiting to be discovered?

|Don't do burglars a favour
Surrey Police has published some useful information about securing your homes while you are away on holiday.

|Here comes the sun...
Information from the Health and Safety Executive for employers and employees regarding ultraviolet radiation and people who work outdoors and |heat stress at work advice.

|Summer Fêtes and Fund raising Events
Organising a summer fête or fund raising event this summer? Will it involve the sale of alcohol or provide entertainment including music or dancing? You need to consider whether these activities need licensing.

|Swimming
Swimming is a great way to keep fit and cool during the summer! Why not visit one of our two popular swimming pools for a casual swim or to find out about taught courses.

|Swimming Pool Hygiene
It is essential that all swimming pools and Jacuzzis are regularly treated with disinfectants to ensure any bacteria or other organisms which get into the water are killed.

|Wasps and Bees
Are found in most British gardens during the summer months. Read our advice if they become a nuisance.

|Order your free water saving devices for the cistern, taps and shower
Save water, save energy and save money

|Noise Nuisance
In the summer, when doors and windows are open, try to consider your neighbours - especially if you play music or have a party in the garden. Find out how you can avoid neighbour noise disputes.