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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH   
Environmental Health has its origins in the 1800's, when bad housing, poor water supplies, inadequate drainage and contaminated food caused disease and death. Environmental Health Officers (formerly Sanitary Inspectors and Public Health Inspectors) have been looking after the public's health since 1848. In recent years, the government has increasingly recognised the impact of environmental factors such as housing, air quality, the workplace and food safety on the nation's health. The objectives of Lisburn City Council Environmental Health Service are: -To ensure a safe and healthy environment for people who visit, live or work in the City of Lisburn; and -To enhance and protect the health and environmental well-being of the area. These objectives are achieved by a combination of enforcement and regulation, education and awareness, and by working in partnership with businesses and organisations across the City. An Environmental Health Directory of Services leaflet is now available, click here to view it. The Service, under the control of an Assistant Director, is split into four sections: - The Food Safety Unit
- The Environmental Protection, Consumer Protection and Dog Control Unit
- The Public Health, Licensing and Pest Control Unit
- The Health and Safety Unit.
Each unit is managed and staffed with both professional and competent Environmental Health Officers, Enforcement Officers, Technical Officers and Administrative staff. To find out more about the activities of the Units please click below:   
The following is a list of initiatives which the Environmental Health Service are currently involved in or have planned over the forthcoming months:  
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