Air Quality and Pollution

Air pollution is an environmental concern for many communities in the UK. The council monitors, assesses and coordinates control over local air pollution. Our activities include:

• Coordinating action in Lancaster , Carnforth and Galgate air quality management areas
• carrying out District-wide review and assessment of air quality
• measuring and monitoring air pollution levels
• maintaining six Smoke Control Areas (where only smokeless fuels may be burned)
• Investigating air pollution complaints about:
  - 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
• inspecting industrial sources of air pollution that are prescribed for ‘permitting’ controls
• advising the local planning authority on the air quality impacts of new proposals and appropriate controls/mitigation

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