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Noise, nuisances and pollution

Find out how we tackle pollution and nuisances by monitoring air quality, treating contaminated land and addressing domestic and commercial environmental issues. You can also report problems to us online.

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Neighbourhood nuisance

The Council can help with noise that is considered a statutory nuisance. Find out what this is, how to report it and get advice on what to do if you are having problems.

Noise nuisance

Get advice how to report a noise problem if you are having problems with loud music and parties, alarms, dogs barking and construction noise.

Contaminated land

Find out what contaminated land is, how we deal with it and who to contact for land records or monitoring Radon gas.

Air quality

Find out how we monitor and tackle air pollution, read our plan to improve air quality and report air quality issues.

Bonfires and smoke

Get advice on what to do if bonfires and smoke is causing a problem, what we can do and how to report it.

Asbestos management

Find out who to contact if you are concerned about an Asbestos problem

Dust nuisance

You can report dust nuisance if you live on premises close to an industrial site

Light pollution

Learn about what classes as light pollution and how to report it

Flies and insect nuisance

We can investigate and potentially resolve situations where flies and insects from a business premises have become an issue

Water quality

Find out more about water quality and report a problem with blue green algae, a private or contaminated water supply

Smells and odours

Find out in what circumstances we can act on offensive smells, and how to report it to us.

Environmental permitting

Apply for an Environmental Permit if you are a business carrying out activities that may be harmful to the environment

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