Air Quality and Pollution

Air pollution is a key environmental factor for many communities in the UK, even in some rural areas. This page outlines Lancaster City Council’s operations for monitoring, evaluating and controlling air pollution.

Extensive links are provided to detailed information and advice sources elsewhere.

Key work areas on Air Pollution

The Environmental Protection Team at Lancaster City Council has seven officers working directly with air pollution issues including:

• Coordinating action in Lancaster and Carnforth 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 ‘licensing’ controls

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