Smoke and air pollution

To report smoke and fumes from bonfires and chimneys login or register for MyAccount and select 'Report It'. If your complaint involves industrial premises, see our pollution section.

Bonfires

You can have a bonfire or use a chiminea in a smoke control area at private, residential properties as long as the smoke fumes do not affect highways or people living or working close by.

• If smoke from a bonfire is affecting you, firstly discuss the issue with the person or people responsible
• If this does not resolve the issue, report the matter to us - simply login in or register for MyAccount. See neighbourhood nuisance for more information
• Bonfires which are out of control or built in dangerous locations should be reported to the Fire Service immediately by contacting 999.

Chimney smoke

There are various smoke control areas across the borough to reduce smoke pollution. It is an offence to allow smoke to escape from chimneys in smoke control areas and the person(s) responsible can be prosecuted and receive a fine of up to £1000.

• Find out if you live in a smoke control area.

Smoke from industrial premises

We are responsible for regulating air pollution and the overall environmental impact of specified industrial premises.

We are required to take reasonable steps to investigate and, if appropriate, take formal action to address forms of air pollution.

Officers will investigate the circumstances of the case and how the air pollution affects you. It may be necessary to visit you and the pollution source to assess whether air pollution nuisance exists.

• See our pollution section if your complaint involves industrial premises.