Air Quality and Pollution
Summary
The council is responsible for measuring and monitoring air quality and pollution in the Lancaster district.
We manage smoke control areas (where only smokeless fuels can be burned) and invesitgates complaints relating to:
- Garden bonfires
- Dark smoke and potentially toxic fumes from burning of unsuitable materials
- Nuisance dusts – building sites, mineral works, etc.
- Nuisance odours – e.g. farming and industrial smells
- Smoky diesel vehicles – supporting the Vehicle Licensing Inspectorate’s work
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Further Information
See our main Air Quality and Pollution and Smoke Control pages.