Public Health

Council administers Public Health regulations governing food businesses, accommodation premises, personal appearance services, outdoor/alfresco dining, footpath and roadside signage.

Public Health

For Public Health information in the area formerly administered by Cairns City Council, please click Cairns.

Alternatively, select Douglas for Public Health information relating to the former Douglas Shire.

Council also undertakes vector control to reduce mosquito and midge numbers to an acceptable level, and to assist in limiting the spread of vector borne diseases.

Vector Control

For Vector Control information in the area formerly administered by Cairns City Council, please click Cairns.

Alternatively, select Douglas for Vector Control information relating to the former Douglas Shire.