Each local authority has responsibility for registering derelict sites in its area, communicating with owners and collecting levies.
Each local authority has responsibility for registering vacant sites in its area, communicating with owners and collecting the vacant sites levy.
Asbestos can release dangerous dust if it is disturbed. It should only be dealt with by specialists, using protective equipment and strict safeguards.
Prolonged exposure to radon gas can lead to lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency gives information on how to reduce dangerous levels of radon in your home.
Each local authority has responsibility for dealing with dangerous places and structures in its area.