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Bonfires connected with commercial, trade, or industrial activities are illegal , the law in relation to the offences are much stricter and the penalties are high. Duty of Care Sections 33 and 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, places a Duty of …

Smoke from bonfires or chimneys can cause a nuisance to surrounding premises. If we receive complaints about smoke, we will carry out an investigation to see if it causes a problem on a regular basis. We usually deal with dark smoke under the Clean Air …

Answers to questions you may have after a complaint about a nuisance is made against you Why didn’t my neighbour speak to me about this? We always encourage people to discuss any problem with their neighbour before making a complaint. However, some people …

Environmental Health deals with complaints about nuisance caused by excessively bright lights Some suggestions to avoid causing a problem with outside lights are: Position  - Think about the position of the light. Is it shining directly at a neighbour’s …

Taking your own action If, for whatever reason, we cannot take action to stop a nuisance, or if you do not want to involve us, you can complain direct to the magistrates’ court under section 82 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. You will need to …

Environmental Health deals with complaints about odours. Our most common odour is from farming activities. Odours can carry over a long distance and can affect many people. It is often difficult to find the cause. People are also affected in different …

Standard Procedure for investigating complaints about nuisance Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 we must investigate complaints about nuisance and take action if we are satisfied that the matter is a statutory nuisance. What is a statutory …

Explanatory notes about the Non-Domestic Rate Demand Non-Domestic Rates Non-Domestic Rates, or business rates, collected by local authorities are the way that those who occupy non-domestic property contribute towards the cost of local services. Under the …

We are committed to protecting the environment, and the health of our residents, from the effects of noise pollution. This page provides information about our policy on dealing with complaints of nuisance, and acts as a guide for those who have made, or …

Environmental Health deal with noise complaints. Leaflets giving advice about noise from barking dogs, Bird scarers, DIY, and so on are available to download from the related content. What should you do if you are being disturbed by a noise? A one-off …