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  • Climate change – Waste

    Published on 17 August 2021

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  • Climate change action plan
  • Climate change FAQs
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  • Contaminated land

    Published on 9 January 2019

    Contaminated land

    Land can be contaminated by substances like:

    • Heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium and lead
    • Oils and tars
    • Chemical substances and preparations, like solvents
    • Gases
    • Asbestos
    • Radioactive substances

    We are responsible for implementing the Environmental Protection Act 1990, (more…)

  • Smoke control areas

    Published on 9 January 2019

    Smoke control areas

    Smoke control areas relate to the control of smoke from domestic chimneys and burning fuel in fireplaces. Smoke control areas do not relate to bonfires. (more…)

  • Environmental permits

    Published on 13 December 2024

    Environmental permits

    If your business undertakes one or more processes that have the potential to harm either human health or the environment, (more…)

  • Air quality action plan 2023 to 2028

    Published on 18 January 2023

    Air quality action plan 2023 to 2028

    Air pollution has major health impacts on human health. It is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. (more…)

  • Open fires and wood-burning stoves

    Published on 16 August 2022

    Open fires and wood-burning stoves

    Open fires and wood-burning stoves have risen in popularity over recent years. This means we now see more smoke from chimneys which has a negative effect on air quality. (more…)

  • Bonfires

    Published on 9 January 2019

    Bonfires

    Burning waste and bonfires can cause a nuisance and often causes complaints.

    There are no local by-laws allowing or prohibiting bonfires, (more…)

  • Drainage issues

    Published on 9 January 2019

    Drainage issues

    Our Environmental Protection & Drainage Team respond to a range of incidents relating to flooding and pollution within the district.

    To report an incident please complete the online form below and the appropriate Officer will respond accordingly.

    Report an issue with flooding or pollution online

    Blocked drains

    We can not help with issues with blocked drains on private property, (more…)

  • Domestic oil spills

    Published on 18 August 2020

    Domestic oil spills

    Oil spillages can have serious implications for human heath, groundwater, surface water and wildlife. These implications make it important for users of oil to maintain and monitor the condition of their heating oil tanks and storage.

    Encountering overpowering odours within a property may lead to ill effects including headaches, (more…)