Can i have bonfire in garden

An abatement notice requires that any action causing the nuisance must be prohibited, and must not take place in future. Oxford to Zero Find out how we are working to tackle the climate emergency in Oxford, and how you can get involved.

Find out more about Oxford To Zero. Bonfires and the Law There is no law against having bonfires, though it is an offence for the smoke, or the smell of the smoke, to cause a nuisance. This includes the burning of such material in your garden, under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act EPA. When smoke from a bonfire drifts onto a public highway.

If this happens you should contact the Police, who may decide to take action against you. Under the Highways Act , anyone lighting a fire and allowing smoke to drift across a road faces a fine if it endangers traffic. Our policy Our policy on bonfires is to seek the co-operation of residents in avoiding nuisance from bonfires by asking that garden waste and other material is composted or recycled.

Bonfire guidelines If you intend to have a bonfire, you are advised to follow these guidelines: Let your neighbours know - Check to see if any neighbours have washing out or windows open.

A fire could lead to their clothes or home smelling of smoke and prevent them from enjoying their garden. This could lead to unnecessary neighbour disputes. View more information on the council's garden waste collection service.

Alternatively, Hastings residents can utilise the services of the Hastings household waste and recycling site off of Bexhill Road to dispose of various types of waste including green garden waste. If you are bothered by smoke from a bonfire it might be advisable to approach your neighbour, as they may not be aware of the problems they are causing.

If this fails the Environmental Health team should be notified. You should also inform us immediately if a neighbour or business is burning plastic, rubber or painted materials. You can report a nuisance bonfire by completing our online form. Smoke from a bonfire that is allowed to drift across a road can lead to a fine under section A of the Highways Act , if it endangers traffic or causes injury.

You should contact the Police by email or on if this is the case. Contact us. This website uses cookies to give you a better experience. For more information on why we use cookies, please read our cookie policy Accept cookies. Related content Dispose of garden waste Find a local hazardous waste disposal service Recycling collections Resolving neighbour disputes.

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Household waste should always be disposed of through the household waste collection service. For further information please contact Environmental Care on If you follow these guidelines it is unlikely your bonfire will give your neighbours cause for complaint. Kettering area forms Online forms for the Kettering area are down for maintenance.

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