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Climate change – Homes
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Contaminated land
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
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
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
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
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
Bonfires
Burning waste and bonfires can cause a nuisance and often causes complaints.
There are no local by-laws allowing or prohibiting bonfires, (more…)